Positioning Resident in Bed on their Side

Question 1

step 1 hands

Answer 1

Perform hand hygiene.
a. Cover all surfaces of hands with hand sanitizer.
b. Rub hands together until hands are completely dry.

Question 2

step 2 esplain

Answer 2

Explain the procedure to the resident

Question 3

step 3 curtain

Answer 3

Provide for privacy

Question 4

step 4 position

Answer 4

Position the bed flat.

Question 5

step 5 raise 1

Answer 5

Raise the bed height

Question 6

step 6 raise 2 or direct

Answer 6

Raise the side rail or direct the RN Test Observer to stand on the side of the bed opposite the working side
of the bed to provide safety.
a. The RN Test Observer DOES NOT move into position unless directed to do so by the candidate.

Question 7

step 7 move 1

Answer 7

From the working side of the bed - move the resident’s upper body toward self

Question 8

step 8 move 2

Answer 8

From the working side of the bed - move the resident’s hips toward self

Question 9

step 9 move 3

Answer 9

From the working side of the bed - move the resident’s legs toward self.

Question 10

step 10 turn

Answer 10

Assist/turn the resident on their left/right side. (The RN Test Observer will read the side to the candidate in the scenario)

Question 11

step 11 face

Answer 11

Ensure that the resident’s face never becomes obstructed by the pillow

Question 12

step 12 arm

Answer 12

Check to ensure the resident is not lying on their down-side arm.s

Question 13

step 13 correct

Answer 13

Ensure the resident is in correct body alignment

Question 14

step 14 head

Answer 14

Place support devices under the resident’s head

Question 15

step 15 arm

Answer 15

Place support devices under the resident’s upside arm

Question 16

step 16 back

Answer 16

Place support devices behind the resident’s back

Question 17

step 17 knees

Answer 17

Place support devices between the resident’s knees

Question 18

step 18 leave

Answer 18

Leave the resident in a position of comfort and safety

Question 19

step 19 lower

Answer 19

Lower the bed.

Question 20

step 20 maintain

Answer 20

Maintain respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times.

Question 21

step 21 call

Answer 21

Place the call light or signaling device within easy reach of the resident

Question 22

step 22 hand

Answer 22

Perform hand hygiene.
a. Cover all surfaces of hands with hand sanitizer.
b. Rub hands together until hands are completely dry