Exam 13: Safely Handling, Moving, and Transferring the Person

You are using a mechanical lift to transfer a person. Which is incorrect?

The nursing center has a new mechanical lift. Which statement is correct?

A resident has slid down in the wheelchair. The person can follow directions and assist with repositioning. Which action is unsafe?

To safely logroll a person, how many workers are needed?

A resident is 90 years old. The person has arthritis. You need to move the person to the side of the bed. Which method is best?

Two surfaces rub together. This is

A person is turned as a unit, in alignment, with one motion. This is

You can reduce friction and shearing by

After the person finishes eliminating, you need to

Before moving a person in bed, you need the following information from the nurse and the care plan except

A patient with dementia does not understand what you are doing. The person resists your efforts to move him up in bed. Which action is not helpful?

To prevent work-related injuries, OSHA recommends

You should always explain what you are going to do before starting a procedure. Which is incorrect?

Before moving a person up in bed, you need to

Some incontinence products are used as assist devices. For a safe lift, the incontinence product must

When moving a person in segments, which do you move first?

A resident is 80 years old. The person weighs 195 pounds and is weak. How many workers are needed to move the person up in bed?

When using an assist device to move a person to the side of the bed, you need at least 1 co-worker to help you.

A resident is recovering from spinal surgery. You need to move the person to the side of the bed. Which procedure is the best to use?

A patient has slid down in the wheelchair. The person cannot assist with repositioning. To safely reposition the person