Question 1

Which type of transfer assistance is used when a caregiver is positioned close to the patient with his or her hands on the patient or safety belt?

Accepted Answer

A)  Standby assistance 
B)  Contact guarding 
C)  Minimal assistance 
D)  Moderate assistance 
A)  Standby assistance 
B)  Contact guarding 
C)  Minimal assistance 
D)  Moderate assistance B

Question 2

In the transfer of a patient from supine to prone,how should the patient's lowermost upper extremity be positioned?

Accepted Answer

A)  Folded across the chest 
B)  In 90 degrees of flexion 
C)  In 90 degrees of abduction 
D)  Tucked along the patient's side 
A)  Folded across the chest 
B)  In 90 degrees of flexion 
C)  In 90 degrees of abduction 
D)  Tucked along the patient's side D

Question 3

What reaction might a patient with a spinal cord injury experience after transferring from supine to sitting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Syncope 
B)  Hip dislocation 
C)  Hypertension 
D)  Radiculopathy 
A)  Syncope 
B)  Hip dislocation 
C)  Hypertension 
D)  Radiculopathy A

Question 4

To perform an assisted sitting transfer with a transfer board,where should the board be positioned?

Accepted Answer

A)  Directly under the buttocks 
B)  Under the posterior portion of the buttocks 
C)  Beneath the thigh and over the drive wheel 
D)  Beneath the thigh and in front of the drive wheel 
A)  Directly under the buttocks 
B)  Under the posterior portion of the buttocks 
C)  Beneath the thigh and over the drive wheel 
D)  Beneath the thigh and in front of the drive wheel

Question 5

How should the wheelchair be positioned to perform a standing,dependent pivot transfer to the bed?

Accepted Answer

A)  At the head of the bed, parallel to the length of the bed 
B)  At the foot of the bed, parallel to the length of the bed 
C)  At the foot of the bed, at an angle of 45-60 degrees to the bed 
D)  Midway between the head and foot of the bed, at an angle of 45-60 degrees to the bed 
A)  At the head of the bed, parallel to the length of the bed 
B)  At the foot of the bed, parallel to the length of the bed 
C)  At the foot of the bed, at an angle of 45-60 degrees to the bed 
D)  Midway between the head and foot of the bed, at an angle of 45-60 degrees to the bed

Question 6

What level of assistance is used if a patient requires only verbal cues to perform an activity safely and within an acceptable time frame?

Accepted Answer

A)  Standby assistance 
B)  Contact guarding 
C)  Minimal assistance 
D)  Moderate assistance 
A)  Standby assistance 
B)  Contact guarding 
C)  Minimal assistance 
D)  Moderate assistance

Question 7

Where should the caregiver be positioned during a transfer board transfer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Directly behind the patient 
B)  Directly in front of the patient 
C)  Slightly in front and to one side of the patient 
D)  Slightly behind and to one side of the patient 
A)  Directly behind the patient 
B)  Directly in front of the patient 
C)  Slightly in front and to one side of the patient 
D)  Slightly behind and to one side of the patient

Question 8

Where should a caregiver not allow a patient to place his or her upper extremities during a standing,dependent pivot transfer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Around the caregiver's neck 
B)  Around the caregiver's upper back 
C)  Around the caregiver's middle back 
D)  Across the patient's chest 
A)  Around the caregiver's neck 
B)  Around the caregiver's upper back 
C)  Around the caregiver's middle back 
D)  Across the patient's chest

Question 9

In standing from a seated position,how should the patient's feet be positioned if one is significantly weaker than the other?

Accepted Answer

A)  With the stronger foot posterior to the weaker foot 
B)  With the weaker foot posterior to the stronger foot 
C)  They should be positioned level with each other, less than a shoulder width apart 
D)  They should be positioned level with each other, more than a shoulder width apart 
A)  With the stronger foot posterior to the weaker foot 
B)  With the weaker foot posterior to the stronger foot 
C)  They should be positioned level with each other, less than a shoulder width apart 
D)  They should be positioned level with each other, more than a shoulder width apart

Question 10

During a standing,assisted pivot transfer,where should a caregiver's left leg be placed if the patient has significant right knee weakness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Posterior to the weak knee 
B)  Anterior to the weak knee 
C)  Lateral to the weak knee 
D)  Near the patient's stronger side 
A)  Posterior to the weak knee 
B)  Anterior to the weak knee 
C)  Lateral to the weak knee 
D)  Near the patient's stronger side

Question 11

Which movement is recommended during the transfer of a patient with low back trauma or discomfort?

Accepted Answer

A)  Segmental rolling 
B)  Logrolling 
C)  Full trunk flexion 
D)  Full trunk rotation 
A)  Segmental rolling 
B)  Logrolling 
C)  Full trunk flexion 
D)  Full trunk rotation

Question 12

What type of transfer assistance is used when the patient performs only 25 to 49 percent of the activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Minimal assistance 
B)  Moderate assistance 
C)  Maximal assistance 
D)  Dependent assistance 
A)  Minimal assistance 
B)  Moderate assistance 
C)  Maximal assistance 
D)  Dependent assistance

Question 13

Which transfer is sometimes referred to as the "quad pivot"?

Accepted Answer

A)  One-person dependent 
B)  Two-person dependent 
C)  Sitting, independent 
D)  Sitting, assisted 
A)  One-person dependent 
B)  Two-person dependent 
C)  Sitting, independent 
D)  Sitting, assisted

Question 14

What is the primary precaution to observe during the transfer of a patient with a burn wound?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoidance of dizziness or vertigo 
B)  Avoidance of quick motions in any direction 
C)  Avoidance of shear forces across the burn or graft site 
D)  Avoidance of active motion by the patient 
A)  Avoidance of dizziness or vertigo 
B)  Avoidance of quick motions in any direction 
C)  Avoidance of shear forces across the burn or graft site 
D)  Avoidance of active motion by the patient

Question 15

In transferring a patient with a recent total hip replacement from a chair to a bed,which motions should be avoided?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adduction of the replaced hip beyond midline 
B)  Excessive internal or external rotation 
C)  Hip flexion beyond 60-90 degrees 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Adduction of the replaced hip beyond midline 
B)  Excessive internal or external rotation 
C)  Hip flexion beyond 60-90 degrees 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

What type of footwear should be used when one is performing a standing transfer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shoes with smooth leather soles 
B)  Sandals 
C)  Slippers 
D)  Non-skid shoes or socks 
A)  Shoes with smooth leather soles 
B)  Sandals 
C)  Slippers 
D)  Non-skid shoes or socks

Question 17

What should a caregiver grasp to guard a patient during transfers?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient's belt 
B)  The patient's shirt 
C)  A safety belt or sling 
D)  The patient's arms 
A)  The patient's belt 
B)  The patient's shirt 
C)  A safety belt or sling 
D)  The patient's arms

Question 18

Where should the caregiver position a patient's upper extremities when a mechanical lift is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Folded over the abdomen 
B)  Around the outside of the sling 
C)  Holding onto the spreader bar 
D)  Above the head 
A)  Folded over the abdomen 
B)  Around the outside of the sling 
C)  Holding onto the spreader bar 
D)  Above the head

Question 19

If a patient is transferring to the right from a wheelchair to bed,where should the buttocks be positioned before the transfer?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the middle of the wheelchair seat 
B)  Toward the back of the wheelchair seat, behind the drive wheel 
C)  To the right side of the wheelchair seat, behind the drive wheel 
D)  Toward the front of the wheelchair seat, in front of the drive wheel 
A)  In the middle of the wheelchair seat 
B)  Toward the back of the wheelchair seat, behind the drive wheel 
C)  To the right side of the wheelchair seat, behind the drive wheel 
D)  Toward the front of the wheelchair seat, in front of the drive wheel

Question 20

During an upward movement transfer of a supine patient,how should the patient's lower extremities be positioned?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fully extended on the bed 
B)  Crossed with one ankle on top of the other 
C)  With the hips and knees flexed and feet flat on the bed 
D)  With both hips fully adducted 
A)  Fully extended on the bed 
B)  Crossed with one ankle on top of the other 
C)  With the hips and knees flexed and feet flat on the bed 
D)  With both hips fully adducted

Which type of transfer assistance is used when a caregiver is positioned close to the patient with his or her hands on the patient or safety belt?

In the transfer of a patient from supine to prone,how should the patient's lowermost upper extremity be positioned?

What reaction might a patient with a spinal cord injury experience after transferring from supine to sitting?

To perform an assisted sitting transfer with a transfer board,where should the board be positioned?

How should the wheelchair be positioned to perform a standing,dependent pivot transfer to the bed?

What level of assistance is used if a patient requires only verbal cues to perform an activity safely and within an acceptable time frame?

Where should the caregiver be positioned during a transfer board transfer?

Where should a caregiver not allow a patient to place his or her upper extremities during a standing,dependent pivot transfer?

In standing from a seated position,how should the patient's feet be positioned if one is significantly weaker than the other?

During a standing,assisted pivot transfer,where should a caregiver's left leg be placed if the patient has significant right knee weakness?

Which movement is recommended during the transfer of a patient with low back trauma or discomfort?

What type of transfer assistance is used when the patient performs only 25 to 49 percent of the activity?

Which transfer is sometimes referred to as the "quad pivot"?

What is the primary precaution to observe during the transfer of a patient with a burn wound?

In transferring a patient with a recent total hip replacement from a chair to a bed,which motions should be avoided?

What type of footwear should be used when one is performing a standing transfer?

What should a caregiver grasp to guard a patient during transfers?

Where should the caregiver position a patient's upper extremities when a mechanical lift is used?

If a patient is transferring to the right from a wheelchair to bed,where should the buttocks be positioned before the transfer?

During an upward movement transfer of a supine patient,how should the patient's lower extremities be positioned?

Preparation Patient Care Activities

Approaches to Infection Control

Assessment of Vital Signs

Body Mechanics

Positioning and Draping

Basic Exercise: Passive and Active Range of Motion

Features and Activities of Wheelchairs

Assistive Devices, Patterns, and Activities

Special Equipment and Patient Care Environments

Basic Wound Care and Specialized Interventions

Incidents and Emergencies

Americans With Disabilities Act and Environmental Assessments

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Exam 8: Transfer Activities

Which type of transfer assistance is used when a caregiver is positioned close to the patient with his or her hands on the patient or safety belt?

In the transfer of a patient from supine to prone,how should the patient's lowermost upper extremity be positioned?

What reaction might a patient with a spinal cord injury experience after transferring from supine to sitting?

To perform an assisted sitting transfer with a transfer board,where should the board be positioned?

How should the wheelchair be positioned to perform a standing,dependent pivot transfer to the bed?

What level of assistance is used if a patient requires only verbal cues to perform an activity safely and within an acceptable time frame?

Where should the caregiver be positioned during a transfer board transfer?

Where should a caregiver not allow a patient to place his or her upper extremities during a standing,dependent pivot transfer?

In standing from a seated position,how should the patient's feet be positioned if one is significantly weaker than the other?

During a standing,assisted pivot transfer,where should a caregiver's left leg be placed if the patient has significant right knee weakness?

Which movement is recommended during the transfer of a patient with low back trauma or discomfort?

What type of transfer assistance is used when the patient performs only 25 to 49 percent of the activity?

Which transfer is sometimes referred to as the "quad pivot"?

What is the primary precaution to observe during the transfer of a patient with a burn wound?

In transferring a patient with a recent total hip replacement from a chair to a bed,which motions should be avoided?

What type of footwear should be used when one is performing a standing transfer?

What should a caregiver grasp to guard a patient during transfers?

Where should the caregiver position a patient's upper extremities when a mechanical lift is used?

If a patient is transferring to the right from a wheelchair to bed,where should the buttocks be positioned before the transfer?

During an upward movement transfer of a supine patient,how should the patient's lower extremities be positioned?

Preparation Patient Care Activities

Approaches to Infection Control

Assessment of Vital Signs

Body Mechanics

Positioning and Draping

Basic Exercise: Passive and Active Range of Motion

Features and Activities of Wheelchairs

Assistive Devices, Patterns, and Activities

Special Equipment and Patient Care Environments

Basic Wound Care and Specialized Interventions

Incidents and Emergencies

Americans With Disabilities Act and Environmental Assessments

Filters