Question 1

A person is heavier than the weight limit of the mechanical lift.What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell the nurse. 
B)  Use the lift. 
C)  Get another co-worker to help. 
D)  Allow personal choice.Ask the person what to do. 
A)  Tell the nurse. 
B)  Use the lift. 
C)  Get another co-worker to help. 
D)  Allow personal choice.Ask the person what to do. A

Question 2

For a bed to wheelchair transfer,the person needs to wear:

Accepted Answer

A)  Slippers 
B)  Socks 
C)  Panty hose 
D)  Non-skid footwear 
A)  Slippers 
B)  Socks 
C)  Panty hose 
D)  Non-skid footwear D

Question 3

For a lateral transfer,you should make sure the bed rails are down.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A resident has weakness on her left side.You are transferring her from the bed to the wheelchair.Where should you position the wheelchair?

Accepted Answer

A)  Next to the bed on her left side 
B)  Next to the bed on her right side 
C)  At the foot of the bed 
D)  At the head of the bed 
A)  Next to the bed on her left side 
B)  Next to the bed on her right side 
C)  At the foot of the bed 
D)  At the head of the bed

Question 5

When can you leave a person on a stretcher unattended?

Accepted Answer

A)  After the safety straps are on 
B)  After the side rails are raised 
C)  After the person is transported 
D)  Never 
A)  After the safety straps are on 
B)  After the side rails are raised 
C)  After the person is transported 
D)  Never

Question 6

To prevent falls during transfers,wheelchair,bed,shower chair,and stretcher wheels must:

Accepted Answer

A)  Be fully inflated 
B)  Be locked 
C)  Not squeak 
D)  Be clean 
A)  Be fully inflated 
B)  Be locked 
C)  Not squeak 
D)  Be clean

Question 7

How many workers are needed to safely transfer a person using a mechanical lift?

Accepted Answer

A)  Just 1 
B)  At least 2 
C)  At least 3 
D)  At least 4 
A)  Just 1 
B)  At least 2 
C)  At least 3 
D)  At least 4

Question 8

When transferring the person,you should use good body mechanics.This includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stand with a narrow posture 
B)  Face the person 
C)  Bend your back,not your legs 
D)  Use your arms to do the work 
A)  Stand with a narrow posture 
B)  Face the person 
C)  Bend your back,not your legs 
D)  Use your arms to do the work

Question 9

When a person can bear some weight,can sit up with help,and may be able to pivot to transfer,this is known as what level of dependence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Total 
B)  Extensive 
C)  Limited 
D)  Supervision 
A)  Total 
B)  Extensive 
C)  Limited 
D)  Supervision

Question 10

When transferring a person:

Accepted Answer

A)  The person's strong side moves first 
B)  The person's weak side moves first 
C)  The side closest to you moves first 
D)  The person's right side moves first 
A)  The person's strong side moves first 
B)  The person's weak side moves first 
C)  The side closest to you moves first 
D)  The person's right side moves first

Question 11

How many workers are needed for safe stretcher transfers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Just 1 
B)  2 or 3 
C)  3 or 4 
D)  At least 4 
A)  Just 1 
B)  2 or 3 
C)  3 or 4 
D)  At least 4

Question 12

The nurse asks you to transfer a resident to a wheelchair.Before transferring the person,the nurse and care plan tell you which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  What procedure to use 
B)  How many people you will need 
C)  How many times you should transfer the person 
D)  How to protect the person's privacy 
A)  What procedure to use 
B)  How many people you will need 
C)  How many times you should transfer the person 
D)  How to protect the person's privacy

Question 13

A mechanical lift is used to transfer a patient to the wheelchair.Before using the lift,you need to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Clean it 
B)  Read the manufacturer's instructions 
C)  Apply a transfer belt 
D)  Apply an assist device 
A)  Clean it 
B)  Read the manufacturer's instructions 
C)  Apply a transfer belt 
D)  Apply an assist device

Question 14

You are transferring a patient from the bed to a stretcher.When should you apply the safety straps?

Accepted Answer

A)  When the stretcher is positioned next to the bed 
B)  After the person's ID bracelet is checked 
C)  Before the person is transferred to the stretcher 
D)  After the person is transferred to the stretcher 
A)  When the stretcher is positioned next to the bed 
B)  After the person's ID bracelet is checked 
C)  Before the person is transferred to the stretcher 
D)  After the person is transferred to the stretcher

Question 15

A stand-pivot transfer is used if:

Accepted Answer

A)  The person requests it 
B)  The person is not able to assist 
C)  A mechanical lift is not available 
D)  The person is strong enough,cooperative,and can assist 
A)  The person requests it 
B)  The person is not able to assist 
C)  A mechanical lift is not available 
D)  The person is strong enough,cooperative,and can assist

Question 16

Which type of lift sling is used for a person with extra large thighs?

Accepted Answer

A)  A standard full sling 
B)  An extended length sling 
C)  A bathing sling 
D)  An amputee sling 
A)  A standard full sling 
B)  An extended length sling 
C)  A bathing sling 
D)  An amputee sling

Question 17

You need to reposition a person in the chair.Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Follow the nurse's directions and the care plan. 
B)  Pull the person up from behind. 
C)  Use a transfer belt. 
D)  Ask the person what to do. 
A)  Follow the nurse's directions and the care plan. 
B)  Pull the person up from behind. 
C)  Use a transfer belt. 
D)  Ask the person what to do.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  If you used the old model,you know how to use the new one. 
B)  All mechanical lifts are the same. 
C)  You need to be trained in its use. 
D)  The new one is safer to use. 
A)  If you used the old model,you know how to use the new one. 
B)  All mechanical lifts are the same. 
C)  You need to be trained in its use. 
D)  The new one is safer to use.

Question 19

When transferring the person,you should use good body mechanics.This includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stand with good posture 
B)  Face the person's back 
C)  Bend your back,not your legs 
D)  Use your arms to do the work 
A)  Stand with good posture 
B)  Face the person's back 
C)  Bend your back,not your legs 
D)  Use your arms to do the work

Question 20

A transfer belt is not needed to transfer a resident from the bed to a chair.For the transfer,how should you hold on to the person?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have the person put her arms around your waist. 
B)  Have the person put her arms around your neck. 
C)  Place your hands under the person's arms and around her shoulder blades. 
D)  Hold the person's weak arm while she supports herself with her strong arm. 
A)  Have the person put her arms around your waist. 
B)  Have the person put her arms around your neck. 
C)  Place your hands under the person's arms and around her shoulder blades. 
D)  Hold the person's weak arm while she supports herself with her strong arm.

Exam 19: Safely Transferring the Person

A person is heavier than the weight limit of the mechanical lift.What should you do?

For a bed to wheelchair transfer,the person needs to wear:

For a lateral transfer,you should make sure the bed rails are down.

A resident has weakness on her left side.You are transferring her from the bed to the wheelchair.Where should you position the wheelchair?

When can you leave a person on a stretcher unattended?

To prevent falls during transfers,wheelchair,bed,shower chair,and stretcher wheels must:

How many workers are needed to safely transfer a person using a mechanical lift?

When transferring the person,you should use good body mechanics.This includes which of the following?

When a person can bear some weight,can sit up with help,and may be able to pivot to transfer,this is known as what level of dependence?

When transferring a person:

How many workers are needed for safe stretcher transfers?

The nurse asks you to transfer a resident to a wheelchair.Before transferring the person,the nurse and care plan tell you which of the following?

A mechanical lift is used to transfer a patient to the wheelchair.Before using the lift,you need to:

You are transferring a patient from the bed to a stretcher.When should you apply the safety straps?

A stand-pivot transfer is used if:

Which type of lift sling is used for a person with extra large thighs?

You need to reposition a person in the chair.Which is correct?

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

When transferring the person,you should use good body mechanics.This includes which of the following?

A transfer belt is not needed to transfer a resident from the bed to a chair.For the transfer,how should you hold on to the person?

Introduction to Health Care Agencies

The Persons Rights

The Nursing Assistant

Delegation

Ethics and Laws

Student and Work Ethics

Communicating With the Health Team

Assisting With the Nursing Process

Understanding the Person

Body Structure and Function

Growth and Development

Care of the Older Person

Safety

Fall Prevention

Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use

Preventing Infection

Body Mechanics

Safely Moving the Person

The Persons Unit

Bedmaking

Personal Hygiene

Grooming

Urinary Elimination

Urinary Catheters

Bowel Elimination

Nutrition and Fluids

Nutritional Support and Iv Therapy

Measuring Vital Signs

Exercise and Activity

Comfort, Rest, and Sleep

Admission, Transfers, and Discharges

Assisting With the Physical Examination

Collecting and Testing Specimens

The Person Having Surgery

Wound Care

Pressure Ulcers

Heat and Cold Applications

Oxygen Needs

Respiratory Support and Therapies

Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care

Hearing,Speech,and Vision Problems

Cancer,Immune System,and Skin Disorders

Nervous System and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Lymphatic Disorders

Digestive and Endocrine Disorders

Urinary and Reproductive Disorders

Mental Health Problems

Confusion and Dementia

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Sexuality

Caring for Mothers and Babies

Assisted Living

Basic Emergency Care

End-Of-Life Care

Getting a Job

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