Question 1

When turning a patient from prone to supine, the patient's arm on the side that the patient will turn over is placed:

Accepted Answer

A)  alongside the patient's head. 
B)  tucked under the patient. 
C)  placed over the patient's buttocks. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  alongside the patient's head. 
B)  tucked under the patient. 
C)  placed over the patient's buttocks. 
D)  none of the above. B

Question 2

Patients can relieve pressure on the ischial tuberosities in sitting by:

Accepted Answer

A)  leaning to one side. 
B)  performing push-ups. 
C)  leaning forward. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  leaning to one side. 
B)  performing push-ups. 
C)  leaning forward. 
D)  all of the above. D

Question 3

Prior to turning a patient in a bed, ensure that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the bed is locked. 
B)  assistants are available if they will be needed. 
C)  the space around the bed permits access to the patient. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  the bed is locked. 
B)  assistants are available if they will be needed. 
C)  the space around the bed permits access to the patient. 
D)  all of the above. D

Question 4

Pressure relief in sitting should be performed approximately every:

Accepted Answer

A)  5 minutes. 
B)  10 minutes. 
C)  15 minutes. 
D)  20 minutes. 
A)  5 minutes. 
B)  10 minutes. 
C)  15 minutes. 
D)  20 minutes.

Question 5

When turning patients from prone to supine, PTs/PTAs are positioned on the side to which the patient is being turned. To avoid rubbing the patient's face on the bed, the patient should:

Accepted Answer

A)  look toward the PT/PTA. 
B)  look away from the PT/PTA. 
A)  look toward the PT/PTA. 
B)  look away from the PT/PTA.

Question 6

Positioning on an area that is red should:

Accepted Answer

A)  be for less than 1 hour. 
B)  be for at least 2 hours to toughen the area. 
C)  not be done until redness is gone. 
A)  be for less than 1 hour. 
B)  be for at least 2 hours to toughen the area. 
C)  not be done until redness is gone.

Question 7

When turning patients from supine to prone at the halfway point, PTs/PTAs move their hands from the patient's:

Accepted Answer

A)  back to the front. 
B)  front to the back. 
A)  back to the front. 
B)  front to the back.

Question 8

Orthostatic hypotension results from:

Accepted Answer

A)  prolonged horizontal positioning. 
B)  pressure over major blood vessels. 
C)  prolonged sitting. 
D)  pooling of blood in the upper extremities in standing. 
A)  prolonged horizontal positioning. 
B)  pressure over major blood vessels. 
C)  prolonged sitting. 
D)  pooling of blood in the upper extremities in standing.

Question 9

When patients are positioned in prone or supine, their shoulders and pelvis should be aligned parallel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Sensitive areas are relieved by placing towels or pillows:

Accepted Answer

A)  only proximal to the area. 
B)  only distal to the area. 
C)  under the area. 
D)  both proximal and distal to the area. 
A)  only proximal to the area. 
B)  only distal to the area. 
C)  under the area. 
D)  both proximal and distal to the area.

Question 11

What are two activities a PT/PTA must do prior to moving a patient?
a. __________________________
b. __________________________

Accepted Answer

a. Check for tubes, lines, and

Question 12

When turning patients from prone to supine, PTs/PTAs start with their hands on the patient's:

Accepted Answer

A)  back. 
B)  front. 
A)  back. 
B)  front.

Question 13

Pressure points to be concerned about when positioning the patient in supine include:

Accepted Answer

A)  sacrum. 
B)  heels. 
C)  scapula. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  sacrum. 
B)  heels. 
C)  scapula. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 14

PTs/PTAs can assist patients to sitting from supine by:

Accepted Answer

A)  pulling patients to sitting. 
B)  having patients roll to their side first. 
C)  having patients place both feet on the bed and bridging. 
D)  getting behind patients and pushing into a long sitting position. 
A)  pulling patients to sitting. 
B)  having patients roll to their side first. 
C)  having patients place both feet on the bed and bridging. 
D)  getting behind patients and pushing into a long sitting position.

Question 15

Patients are assisted to participate in turning and positioning procedures by:

Accepted Answer

A)  directions being given prior to beginning procedures. 
B)  commands during procedures. 
C)  directions given prior and commands given during procedures. 
D)  patients never actively participating. 
A)  directions being given prior to beginning procedures. 
B)  commands during procedures. 
C)  directions given prior and commands given during procedures. 
D)  patients never actively participating.

Question 16

Maintaining a patient in one position for a prolonged period may result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  development of a Stage 3 ulcer. 
B)  loss of bone density. 
C)  increased vascularity. 
D)  decreased sensation. 
A)  development of a Stage 3 ulcer. 
B)  loss of bone density. 
C)  increased vascularity. 
D)  decreased sensation.

Question 17

When positioning a patient in prone, placing the arms alongside the head may result in decreased circulation to the arms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

To move the patient to one side of the bed prior to turning from supine to prone, FIRST move the:

Accepted Answer

A)  lower extremities. 
B)  trunk. 
C)  head and upper trunk. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  lower extremities. 
B)  trunk. 
C)  head and upper trunk. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 19

When assisting patients to sitting, PTs/PTAs assure that patients are safe and able to maintain the position before leaving the patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is the typical maximum time a patient should remain in one position?

Accepted Answer

A)  30 minutes 
B)  1 hour 
C)  2 hours 
D)  3 hours 
A)  30 minutes 
B)  1 hour 
C)  2 hours 
D)  3 hours

When turning a patient from prone to supine, the patient's arm on the side that the patient will turn over is placed:

Patients can relieve pressure on the ischial tuberosities in sitting by:

Prior to turning a patient in a bed, ensure that:

Pressure relief in sitting should be performed approximately every:

When turning patients from prone to supine, PTs/PTAs are positioned on the side to which the patient is being turned. To avoid rubbing the patient's face on the bed, the patient should:

Positioning on an area that is red should:

When turning patients from supine to prone at the halfway point, PTs/PTAs move their hands from the patient's:

Orthostatic hypotension results from:

When patients are positioned in prone or supine, their shoulders and pelvis should be aligned parallel.

Sensitive areas are relieved by placing towels or pillows:

What are two activities a PT/PTA must do prior to moving a patient? a. b.

When turning patients from prone to supine, PTs/PTAs start with their hands on the patient's:

Pressure points to be concerned about when positioning the patient in supine include:

PTs/PTAs can assist patients to sitting from supine by:

Patients are assisted to participate in turning and positioning procedures by:

Maintaining a patient in one position for a prolonged period may result in:

When positioning a patient in prone, placing the arms alongside the head may result in decreased circulation to the arms.

To move the patient to one side of the bed prior to turning from supine to prone, FIRST move the:

When assisting patients to sitting, PTs/PTAs assure that patients are safe and able to maintain the position before leaving the patient.

What is the typical maximum time a patient should remain in one position?

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Exam 7: Turning and Positioning

When turning a patient from prone to supine, the patient's arm on the side that the patient will turn over is placed:

Patients can relieve pressure on the ischial tuberosities in sitting by:

Prior to turning a patient in a bed, ensure that:

Pressure relief in sitting should be performed approximately every:

When turning patients from prone to supine, PTs/PTAs are positioned on the side to which the patient is being turned. To avoid rubbing the patient's face on the bed, the patient should:

Positioning on an area that is red should:

When turning patients from supine to prone at the halfway point, PTs/PTAs move their hands from the patient's:

Orthostatic hypotension results from:

When patients are positioned in prone or supine, their shoulders and pelvis should be aligned parallel.

Sensitive areas are relieved by placing towels or pillows:

What are two activities a PT/PTA must do prior to moving a patient? a. __________________________ b. __________________________

When turning patients from prone to supine, PTs/PTAs start with their hands on the patient's:

Pressure points to be concerned about when positioning the patient in supine include:

PTs/PTAs can assist patients to sitting from supine by:

Patients are assisted to participate in turning and positioning procedures by:

Maintaining a patient in one position for a prolonged period may result in:

When positioning a patient in prone, placing the arms alongside the head may result in decreased circulation to the arms.

To move the patient to one side of the bed prior to turning from supine to prone, FIRST move the:

When assisting patients to sitting, PTs/PTAs assure that patients are safe and able to maintain the position before leaving the patient.

What is the typical maximum time a patient should remain in one position?

Introduction to Patient Care

Communication and Patientclient Management Process

Preparation for Patient Care

Aseptic Techniques

Vital Signs and Anthropometrics

Wheelchairs

Range of Motion Exercise

Transfer Activities

Gait Training With Ambulatory Assistive Devices

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What are two activities a PT/PTA must do prior to moving a patient? a. b.