Deck 13: Safe Patient Movement and Handling Techniques

Question 1

A sudden drop in a patient's blood pressure caused by standing or sitting upright is called

A) hypertension.
B) static hypotension.
C) orthostatic hypotension.
D) recumbent hypotension.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

As you enter a patient's room to perform a portable examination,you notice the patient sleeping on her side with one leg over the other with the knees bent.This patient is in the _____ position.

A) Fowler
B) recumbent
C) Sims
D) None of the above are correct.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

You have received a patient from the nursing floor who needs to be transferred by way of a hydraulic lift.The patient arrives at the medical imaging department on a cart without a transfer sling.To proceed with a safe lift,you should

A) set up the patient in a transfer sling and start the lift.
B) roll the patient over onto a transfer sling.
C) improvise using a sheet as a transfer sling.
D) call the nursing floor and return the patient to be placed on a sling.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

For efficient and safe patient transfers and handling,the imaging professional should

A) use mobility muscles for posture.
B) use red postural muscles for support.
C) narrow the stance and close your fists for extra strength.
D) keep the knees straight and taut and lift from the shoulders.

Question 5

When moving a patient to or from a stretcher,

A) have the patient hold the stretcher from moving.
B) lock the stretcher securely against the examination table.
C) raise the head-end of the stretcher to prevent orthostatic hypotension.
D) protect the stretcher with positioning sponges.

Question 6

According to the U.S.Department of Labor,one of the most common work-related injuries resulting in lost work time and disability is

A) strains,sprains,and musculoskeletal injuries.
B) needle sticks with uncapped needles.
C) electrical shocks from poorly insulated electronic devices.
D) emotional exhaustion from working high stress patient care areas.

Question 7

If a patient cannot assist with a cart-to-table transfer,

A) a draw sheet or transfer assist device should be used.
B) ask one other colleague to help you do the lifting.
C) disregard the transfer and do a portable examination with the patient on the cart.
D) None of the above are appropriate.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true?

A) When lifting stand as close as possible to whatever you are lifting.
B) Keep your feet very wide apart and your back arched when lifting.
C) Urinary catheters should be clamped before moving patients,to prevent retrograde flow of urine.
D) When lifting patients,keep your back flexible and let your strong arm muscles carry the load.

Question 9

When lifting patients,it is important to

A) lift with your back and save your leg strength.
B) twist at the waist to improve your center of gravity.
C) use the strong muscles of your upper arms to improve lifting ergonomics.
D) keep your back stationary and lift with your legs.

Question 10

When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to a radiographic table,

A) position the wheelchair at a 90-degree angle to the table.
B) allow the patient to help with the transfer if it is safe based upon their capabilities.
C) do not let the patient do any weight-bearing movements.
D) break the transfer into a series of simultaneous movements and commands.

Question 11

All of the following are true of a two-person lift except

A) the stronger person should lift the patient's torso.
B) it is used for cart-to-table transfers.
C) ask the patient to cross their arms over their chest.
D) the person lifting the torso is in charge of the commands and process.

Question 12

The human body's center of gravity

A) is in the region of the thoraco-lumbar area.
B) should be over the base of support for safe lifting.
C) is best positioned at an angle to your base of support for quicker lifting.
D) is the same between genders.

Question 13

After successfully completing a safe hydraulic lift of a large patient,the imaging professional should

A) remove the transfer sling and send it to laundry for cleaning.
B) keep the patient in the hydraulic lift and return him or her to the floor.
C) return the patient in a wheelchair with the transfer sling under the patient.
D) return the patient to the floor on a cart with the sling draped alongside the cart.

Question 14

When performing a two-person lift of a patient from a wheelchair,it is important to

A) ask the patient to put his or her arms up over his or her head.
B) lift the patient over the arm rest of the wheelchair.
C) bend over from the back and lift the patient's legs with your partner.
D) lift the patient as a unit,with his or her arms crossed and legs straight.

Question 15

When moving a patient from a cart to the radiographic table,it would be appropriate to

A) ask the patient how much he or she can help with the transfer.
B) permit the patient to sit up so you can determine their degree of alertness.
C) allow the patient to safely help with the transfer as much as he or she is able.
D) ask the patient how much he or she can help with the transfer and allow the patient to safely help with the transfer as much as he or she is able.

Question 16

The purpose of a patient transfer is to

A) make arrangements for the patient to be moved to another nursing unit.
B) safely move a patient from one area to another.
C) provide for the patient's hospital bill to be deducted from his or her banking institution.
D) make delivery arrangements for the patient's personal belongings.

Question 17

Mobility muscles differ from stability muscles in that

A) stability muscles are located in the knees and ankles.
B) mobility muscles are located in the arms and legs.
C) stability muscles are involved in digestion and body homeostasis.
D) mobility muscles provide postural support.

Question 18

All of the following are related except

A) assisted standing pivot.
B) standby assist.
C) log roll assist.
D) hydraulic lift.

Question 19

All of the following are true of good lifting mechanics except

A) do most of the lifting with your legs and keep your back stationary.
B) extend your reach beyond the center of gravity to broaden your arm coverage.
C) stand with your feet far apart to broaden your base of support.
D) ensure your center of gravity is over your base of support.

Question 20

When positioning a patient in a rolling motion transfer,

A) always move the patient toward you.
B) ask the patient which way he or she wants to be rolled.
C) roll the patient toward his or her weak side.
D) never roll a patient because it creates postural hypotension.