Question 1

For bedside care, the bed should be in which position?

Accepted Answer

A) At its highest horizontal level 
B) At its lowest horizontal level 
C) Raised, so that it is close to your waist 
D) In Fowler's position 
A) At its highest horizontal level 
B) At its lowest horizontal level 
C) Raised, so that it is close to your waist 
D) In Fowler's position C

Question 2

A client is lying on her left side.Her upper leg is sharply flexed, and her lower arm is behind her.What is this position called?

Accepted Answer

A) The supine position 
B) Fowler's position 
C) Sims' position 
D) The prone position 
A) The supine position 
B) Fowler's position 
C) Sims' position 
D) The prone position C

Question 3

Which of the following is also called the semi-to-upright sitting position?

Accepted Answer

A) Fowler's position 
B) The supine position 
C) The dorsal recumbent position 
D) Sims' position 
A) Fowler's position 
B) The supine position 
C) The dorsal recumbent position 
D) Sims' position A

Question 4

When working in the home care sector, the support worker might be responsible for lifting a client (manual lift) with the assistance of a family member.All of the following should be considered prior to using the lift except which option?

Accepted Answer

A) Check that your shoelaces are tied. 
B) Check that you are not wearing any jewellery. 
C) Make sure that you have done back-stretching exercises prior to using the manual lift. 
D) Check that the client can participate actively in the transfer. 
A) Check that your shoelaces are tied. 
B) Check that you are not wearing any jewellery. 
C) Make sure that you have done back-stretching exercises prior to using the manual lift. 
D) Check that the client can participate actively in the transfer.

Question 5

The side-lying position is also called which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) The supine position 
B) Fowler's position 
C) Sims' position 
D) The lateral position 
A) The supine position 
B) Fowler's position 
C) Sims' position 
D) The lateral position

Question 6

A client is in the prone position.This means the client is lying on which part of the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Back 
B) Abdomen 
C) Right side 
D) Left side 
A) Back 
B) Abdomen 
C) Right side 
D) Left side

Question 7

When does a person need a wide base of support?

Accepted Answer

A) For lifting and moving 
B) For balance 
C) To prevent friction and shearing 
D) When bending from the waist 
A) For lifting and moving 
B) For balance 
C) To prevent friction and shearing 
D) When bending from the waist

Question 8

All of the following are transferring and lifting safety precaution levels except which option?

Accepted Answer

A) Independent with no assistance 
B) Two-person transfer 
C) Ceiling lift 
D) Pulling lift 
A) Independent with no assistance 
B) Two-person transfer 
C) Ceiling lift 
D) Pulling lift

Question 9

A client is on bed rest.Which of the following is true regarding position changes for the client?

Accepted Answer

A) They help prevent pressure ulcers and contractures. 
B) They protect the support worker from injury and falls. 
C) They cause discomfort and restlessness. 
D) They are not done unless ordered by the doctor. 
A) They help prevent pressure ulcers and contractures. 
B) They protect the support worker from injury and falls. 
C) They cause discomfort and restlessness. 
D) They are not done unless ordered by the doctor.

Question 10

When is proper body alignment needed?

Accepted Answer

A) When standing 
B) When sitting 
C) When lying down 
D) All the time 
A) When standing 
B) When sitting 
C) When lying down 
D) All the time

Question 11

Anita, a support worker, needs to lift a heavy object.What should Anita do?

Accepted Answer

A) Bend her hips and knees 
B) Bend from her waist 
C) Hold the item away from her 
D) Lift the object above her chest 
A) Bend her hips and knees 
B) Bend from her waist 
C) Hold the item away from her 
D) Lift the object above her chest

Question 12

Cindy, a support worker, should do which of the following to protect herself from injury?

Accepted Answer

A) Work alone. 
B) Lift with forceful movements. 
C) Bend while lifting. 
D) Avoid lifting whenever possible. 
A) Work alone. 
B) Lift with forceful movements. 
C) Bend while lifting. 
D) Avoid lifting whenever possible.

Question 13

The nurse asks the support worker to place a client in the lateral position.This position is also called which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) The side-lying position 
B) The sitting position 
C) The back-lying position 
D) The dorsal recumbent position 
A) The side-lying position 
B) The sitting position 
C) The back-lying position 
D) The dorsal recumbent position

Question 14

What is a base of support?

Accepted Answer

A) The way the head, trunk, arms, and legs are aligned with one another 
B) Posture 
C) The area on which an object rests 
D) The movement of the body 
A) The way the head, trunk, arms, and legs are aligned with one another 
B) Posture 
C) The area on which an object rests 
D) The movement of the body

Question 15

The support worker can push, pull, slide, or lift an object.Which movement is easier?

Accepted Answer

A) Pushing 
B) Pulling 
C) Sliding 
D) Lifting 
A) Pushing 
B) Pulling 
C) Sliding 
D) Lifting

Question 16

Which is the correct definition of body alignment?

Accepted Answer

A) The way the head, trunk, arms, and legs are aligned with one another 
B) The same as body mechanics 
C) Base of support 
D) Achieved when a relatively low centre of gravity is balanced 
A) The way the head, trunk, arms, and legs are aligned with one another 
B) The same as body mechanics 
C) Base of support 
D) Achieved when a relatively low centre of gravity is balanced

Question 17

A client is in bed and unable to move on her own.How often should the client be repositioned?

Accepted Answer

A) At least every hour 
B) At least every 2 hours 
C) At least every 4 hours 
D) At least every shift 
A) At least every hour 
B) At least every 2 hours 
C) At least every 4 hours 
D) At least every shift

Question 18

Mr.Nekada requires a transfer board to assist him from his bed to his wheelchair.Which of the following statements is not true?

Accepted Answer

A) The client must have adequate padding on the buttocks. 
B) You should cover the back and seat of the wheelchair with a folded blanket. 
C) You do not need to hold the client securely during the procedure. 
D) Place small pillows or cushions behind the client's back. 
A) The client must have adequate padding on the buttocks. 
B) You should cover the back and seat of the wheelchair with a folded blanket. 
C) You do not need to hold the client securely during the procedure. 
D) Place small pillows or cushions behind the client's back.

Question 19

To safely turn a client, the support worker needs to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Work with sudden, forceful movements. 
B) Keep the bed in the lowest horizontal position. 
C) Bend from the waist. 
D) Make sure the client is in good body alignment. 
A) Work with sudden, forceful movements. 
B) Keep the bed in the lowest horizontal position. 
C) Bend from the waist. 
D) Make sure the client is in good body alignment.

Question 20

Older adults are at great risk for shearing.The support worker should always do which of the following when moving clients up in bed?

Accepted Answer

A) Use a turning pad when moving older adults. 
B) Make sure you are not alone. 
C) Make sure the client has performed hand hygiene. 
D) Ask the client to count to three. 
A) Use a turning pad when moving older adults. 
B) Make sure you are not alone. 
C) Make sure the client has performed hand hygiene. 
D) Ask the client to count to three.

Exam 25: Body Mechanics: Moving, Positioning, Transferring, and Lifting the Client

For bedside care, the bed should be in which position?

A client is lying on her left side.Her upper leg is sharply flexed, and her lower arm is behind her.What is this position called?

Which of the following is also called the semi-to-upright sitting position?

When working in the home care sector, the support worker might be responsible for lifting a client (manual lift) with the assistance of a family member.All of the following should be considered prior to using the lift except which option?

The side-lying position is also called which of the following?

A client is in the prone position.This means the client is lying on which part of the body?

When does a person need a wide base of support?

All of the following are transferring and lifting safety precaution levels except which option?

A client is on bed rest.Which of the following is true regarding position changes for the client?

When is proper body alignment needed?

Anita, a support worker, needs to lift a heavy object.What should Anita do?

Cindy, a support worker, should do which of the following to protect herself from injury?

The nurse asks the support worker to place a client in the lateral position.This position is also called which of the following?

What is a base of support?

The support worker can push, pull, slide, or lift an object.Which movement is easier?

Which is the correct definition of body alignment?

A client is in bed and unable to move on her own.How often should the client be repositioned?

Mr.Nekada requires a transfer board to assist him from his bed to his wheelchair.Which of the following statements is not true?

To safely turn a client, the support worker needs to do which of the following?

Older adults are at great risk for shearing.The support worker should always do which of the following when moving clients up in bed?

The Role of the Support Worker

The Canadian Health Care System

Workplace Settings

Health, Wellness, Illness, and Disability

Interpersonal Communication

Working With Others: Teamwork, Supervision, and Delegation

Managing Stress, Time, and Problems

Ethics

Legislation: the Clients Rights and Your Rights

Caring About Culture and Diversity

Working With Clients and Their Families

Promoting Client Well-Being, Comfort, and Sleep

Medical Terminology

Client Care: Planning, Processes, Reporting, and Recording

Measuring Height, Weight, and Vital Signs

Abuse Awareness

Body Structure and Function

Growth and Development

Caring for Mothers and Infants

Caring for the Young

Caring for Older Adults

Safety

Preventing Infection

Skin Care and Prevention of Wounds

Exercise and Activity

Rehabilitation Care

Nutrition and Fluids

Enteral Nutrition and Intravenous Therapy

Personal Hygiene

Grooming and Dressing

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Beds and Bed Making

Mental Health Disorders

Disorientation, Delirium, and Dementia

Common Diseases and Conditions

Developmental Disorders and Disabilities

Speech and Language Disorders

Hearing and Vision Disorders

Oxygen Needs

Home Management

Assisting With Medications

Heat and Cold Applications

Working in Acute Care

End-Of-Life Care

Starting Your Career

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