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CNA 2023
Chapter 15 Body Mechanics and Resident Safe Handling and Transfers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The base of support is: | The area on which an object rests. |
| Body alignment is: | the way the head, trunk, arms and legs are aligned with one another |
| using the body in an efficient and careful way is: | body mechanics. |
| The science of designing the job to fit the worker is: | ergonomics |
| The back-lying position is _______ position. | the supine |
| A resident has the head of her bed elevated 60 degrees. This position is ______ position. | Fowler's |
| The side-lying position is __________ position. | The lateral |
| A resident is lying on her left side. Her upper leg is sharply flexed. Her lower arm is behind her. This position is _____ position. | Sims' |
| The dorsal recumbent position also is called __________ position. | the supine |
| Good body mechanics involve which of the following? | Good posture and balance |
| You need a wide base of support: | for balance |
| When you need to lift a heavy object, which action is correct? | Bend your knees and squat |
| When giving bedside care, the bed should be: | raised so it is close to your waist. |
| You can push, pull, slide, or lift and object? | Pushing |
| To use good body mechanics, you should do which of the following? | Face the direction of your work |
| The amount of physical effort need to perform a task is: | force |
| Which is a risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs)? | Awkward positions |
| A resident has slid down in the wheelchair. The person cannot assist with repositioning. To safely reposition the person: | a mechanical lift is used |
| Which si a cause of back disorders? | Bending or twisting while lifting |
| According to OSHA, which of the following activities are related to back injuries? | Bending to bathe a person or to change linens |
| After making a bed, you feel pain in your lower back. when should you report this? | As soon as possible |
| To protect yourself from injury, it is best to: | avoid lifting whenever possible |
| Which action is correct when you are positioning a person in bed? | Use pillows as directed for support and alignment |
| Frequent position changes: | help prevent pressure ulcers and contractures. |
| When a resident is in bed, the person is repositioned at least every: | 2 hours |
| Before repositioning a person, you need which of the following information from the nurse and the care plan? | What skin care measures and exercises to perform? |
| Before repositioning a person, you need which of the following information from the nurse and the care plan? | What positioning devices to use? |
| The nurse asks you to position a resident in the lateral position. This position is the: | side-lying position. |
| A person in the prone position lies on his or her: | abdomen |
| Which is a semi-sitting position? | Fowler's position |
| Which position requires one to lie face down, and therefore may be difficult to tolerate by older persons? | The prone position |
| Which position is more comfortable for most older persons? | Fowler's position |
| To sit in a chair, a person must be able to: | hold the upper body and head erect |
| A resident is positioned in a chair. Which will provide good alignment? | The person's feet are flat on the floor |
| A resident needs a postural support when sitting in a chair. The postural support: | keeps the person in good alignment. |
| Moving the person from on place to another is: | a transfer |
| What is it called when two surfaces rub together? | Friction |
| A resident is turned as a unit, in alignment, with one motion. This is: | logrolling |
| A resident has slid down in bed. Her skin sticks to the bed while her muscles move down. This is: | shearing |
| When you have to turn, reposition, or transfer a person, you must use: | your body correctly. |
| Older persons have fragile bones and joints. To prevent injury when moving these persons, do which of the following? | Move the person carefully. |
| Friction and shearing can lead to: | infection and pressure ulcers |
| YOu can reduce friction and shearing by: | rolling the person |
| To prevent work-related injuries, OSHA recommends that: | manual lifting be eliminated whenever possible |
| For safe resient handling, moving, and transfers, the nurse and health team determine which of the following? | The equipment needed |
| You need to move a resident up in bed. To prevent a work-related injury, you: | raise the bed for body mechanics |
| Before moving a person up in bed, you need to: | lock the bed wheels |
| Before moving, positioning or transferring a person, you need to: | explain to the person what you are going to do. |
| Some underpads are useds as assist devices. For a safe lift, the underpad must: | be strong enough to support the person's weight. |
| A resident is recovering from spinal surgery. You need to move the person to the side of the bed. What procedure is the best to use? | Logrolling |
| A resident is 90 years old and has arthritis. You need to move the resident to the side of the bed. Which method is best? | Moving the person in segments |
| How many workers are needed ot logroll a person safely? | 2 or 3 |
| When a person is logrolled, the person is: | moved with the spine straight |
| To dangle means to: | sit on the side of the bed |
| The nurse asks you to dangle a resident. before you do so, you need all of the following information except: | how to use good body mechanics? |
| You assist a resident to dangle. When the person complains of dizziness, you should: | help the person lie down |
| The nurse asks you to transfer a resident to a wheelchair. Before transferring the person, the nurse and care plan should tell you which of the following? | What are the resident's areas of weakness |
| For a bed to wheelchair transfer, the person needs to wear: | nonskid footwear. |
| To prevent falls during transfers, the wheelchair, bed, shower chair and stretcher wheels must: | be locked |
| A resident has weakness on their left side. You are transferring her from the bed to the wheelchair. Where should you position the wheelchair? | next to the bed on her right side |
| When are stand and pivot tranfers used? | As directed by the person's care plan |
| When transferring a person, first move the: | person's strong side. |
| A transfer belt is not needed to transfer a a resident from the bed to a chair. For the transfer, how should you hold onto the person? | Place your hands under the person's arms and around her shoulder blades. |
| You are going to transfer a resident from the wheelchair back to bed. Where should you position the wheelchair? | On the person's strong side |
| A mechanical lift is use to transfer a resident to the wheelchair. What must you do before using the lift? | Read the manufacturer's instructions |
| Which type of lift sling is used for a person with extra large thighs? | An extended length sling |
| How many workers are needed to safely transfer a person using a mechanical lift? | At least 2 |
| The nursing center has a new mechanical lift. Which statement is correct? | You need to be trained in its use |
| A resident is recovering from spinal surgery. You need to move the person to the side of the bed. What procedure is the best to use? | Logrolling |
| When moving a person in segments you first move the: | upper part of the body |
| You are going to transfer a resident from the wheelchair to the toilet. Which statement is correct? | The person uses the grab bars by the toilet for support. |
| After transferring a person to the toilet, you should: | close the bathroom door and stay in the person's room near the bathroom |
| After the resident finishes eliminating, before transferring back to the wheelchair, you need to: | assist with wiping, perineal care, flushing and handwashing. |
| Stretchers are used to transfer which of the following persons? | Are seriously ill |
| How many workers are needed for safe stretcher transfers? | 2 or 3 |
| When are the safety straps applied during a stretcher transfer? | After the person is transferred to the stretcher. |
| When can you leave a person on a stretcher unattended? | Never |
| Which is used to transfer a person from the bed to a stretcher? | An assist device |
| A resident has slid down in the wheelchair. The person can follow directions and assist with repositioning. Which action is safe? | You apply a transfer belt. |
| Problems with sitting and balance often occur after illness, injury, surgery, and bedrest. | True |
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