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

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

A

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Mrs.Chan, an older adult client, is calling from her bed that she would like some assistance getting out of bed.Michelle, the support worker, responds to the call bell.Mrs.Chan is not one of Michelle's regular clients, but Mrs.Chan is alert and reassures Michelle that she can guide her through what is needed to assist her.What should Michelle do?

A)Move the client as she requests.
B)Check with her supervisor and the care plan.
C)Check the care plan.
D)Check the client's room for any assistive devices, and use them for the transfer.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which is the correct definition of body alignment?

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 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

For bedside care, the bed should be in which 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

Question 9

What is a base of support?

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 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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 13

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

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 14

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

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

Question 15

In the prone position, where are pillows placed?

A)Under the head and neck, under the upper arm and hand, and under the upper leg
B)Under the head, abdomen, and lower legs
C)Under the head and shoulders, arms and hands, and lower back
D)Where the client prefers them to be placed

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

A client has the head of her bed elevated 60 degrees.What is this position is called?

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

Question 18

When does a person need a wide base of support?

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

Question 19

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?

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

Question 20

When is proper body alignment needed?

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

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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?

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 23

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

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 24

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

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.

Question 25

The support worker may be trained to use a mechanical lift.All of the following statements are true except which one?

A)Before using a mechanical lift, the support worker must be trained in its use.
B)At least two people are usually needed to work a mechanical lift.
C)Before using a mechanical lift, the support worker must make sure the lift works.
D)The client must possess some muscle tone in at least one leg and have some upper body muscle tone.