Nurs Chapter 15 Flashcards
Good body mechanics involve the following except
a. Good posture
b. Balance
c. Using the strongest and largest muscles
d. Having the job fit the worker
D
Good alignment means
a. The area on which an object rests
b. Having the head, trunk, arms, and legs aligned with one another
c. Using muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints correctly
d. The back-lying or supine position
B
These actions are about body mechanics. Which action is not correct?
a. Hold objects away from your body when lifting, moving, or carrying them
b. Face the direction you are working to prevent twisting
c. Push, pull, or slide heavy objects
d. Use both hands and arms to lift, move, or carry heavy objects
A
You are turning a person in bed. Which action is not correct?
a. Explain the procedure to the person
b. Keep the far bed rail down
c. Position the person in good alignment
d. Have pillows ready to support the back
B
Residents are repositioned at least every
a. 30minutes
b. 1 hour
c. 2 hours
d. 3 hours
C
The back-lying position is called
a. Fowler position
b. Supine position
c. Prone position
d. Lateral position
B
Breathing is usually easier in
a. Fowler position
b. Supine position
c. Lateral position
d. Prone position
A
A pillow is placed against the person’s back in
a. Fowler position
b. Prone position
c. Lateral position
d. Supine position
C
A person’s skin rubs against the sheet. This is called
a. Shearing
b. Friction
c. Ergonomics
d. Posture
B
Which occurs when a person slides down in bed?
a. Shearing
b. Friction
c. Ergonomics
d. Posture
A
Before side-turning a person, you
a. Move the person to the side of the bed where the back will be
b. Move the person to the middle of the bed
c. Lock arms with the person
d. Position pillows for comfort
A
The logrolling procedure
a. Is used after spinal cord injuries or surgeries
b. Requires a transfer belt
c. Requires a mechanical lift
d. Involves a stretcher and a drawsheet
A
When getting ready to dangle a person, you need to know
a. Which side is stronger
b. If bed rails are used
c. If a mechanical lift is needed
d. If a transfer belt is needed
A
For chair and wheelchair transfers, the person must
a. Have a drawsheet or other assist device
b. Have the bed rails up
c. Use a mechanical lift
d. Wear nonskid footwear
D
When transferring the person to bed, a chair, or the toilet
a. The person’s strong side moves first
b. The person’s weak side moves first
c. Pillows are used for support
d. The transfer belt is removed
A
You are going to use a mechanical lift. You must do the following except
a. Follow the manufacturer instructions
b. Make sure the lift works
c. Compare the person’s weight to the lift’s weight limit
d. Use a transfer belt
D
To safely transfer a person with a mechanical lift, at least
a. One worker is needed
b. Two workers are needed
c. Three workers are needed
d. Four workers are needed
B
These statements are about transfers to and from a stretcher? Which is false?
a. The bed and stretcher wheels must be locked
b. The stretcher’s side rails are raised when the person is on the stretcher
c. Once on the stretcher, the person can be left alone
d. At least two workers are needed for a safe transfer
C
