Deck 17: Safety Moving and Transferring the Person

Question 1

A resident is recovering from spinal surgery.You need to move the person to the side of the bed.Which procedure is the best to use?

A)Moving the person in segments
B)Using an assist device
C)Logrolling
D)Moving the person with the assist of a co-worker

Answer 1

Moving the person in segments

Question 2

Some underpads are used as assist devices.For a safe lift,the underpad must

A)Be strong enough to support the person's weight
B)Extend from the person's shoulders to above the knees
C)Be 2 feet wide
D)Be a disposable,single-use underpad

Answer 2

Be strong enough to support the person's weight

Question 3

A resident has slid down in bed.Her skin sticks to the bed while her muscles move down.This is

A)Shearing
B)Friction
C)Ergonomics
D)Logrolling

Answer 3

Shearing

Question 4

When you have to turn,reposition,or transfer a person,you must

A)Use a transfer belt
B)Use a lift sheet
C)Use a mechanical lift
D)Use your body correctly

Question 5

When using an assist device to move a person to the side of the bed,you need at least 1 co-worker to help you.

Question 6

Older persons are at risk for shearing.Which measure will not protect the person from pain and injury?

A)Ask a co-worker to help move the person.
B)Use a friction-reducing device when moving the person.
C)Pull the person quickly toward you.
D)Move the person carefully and gently.

Question 7

Friction and shearing can lead to

A)Back injuries
B)Infection and pressure ulcers
C)Poor posture and body mechanics
D)Difficulty breathing

Question 8

For safe patient and resident moving and transfers,the nurse and health team determine the following except

A)The person's dependence level
B)What procedure to use
C)The equipment needed
D)If family is available to help

Question 9

Moving the person from one place to another is

A)A transfer
B)Logrolling
C)Lifting
D)Handling

Question 10

A resident is 80 years old.He weighs 195 pounds and is weak.How many workers are needed to move him up in bed?

A)Just 1
B)At least 2 and a friction-reducing device
C)At least 3 and a friction-reducing device
D)At least 4

Question 11

To prevent work-related injuries,OSHA recommends

A)Working alone whenever possible
B)Holding the person under the arms during transfers
C)Manual lifting be eliminated whenever possible
D)Scheduling harder tasks late in the shift

Question 12

You need to move a resident up in bed.To reduce bending and reaching

A)Use a lift sheet
B)Use a transfer belt
C)Raise the bed for body mechanics
D)Lock the bed wheels

Question 13

Two surfaces rub together.This is

A)Friction
B)Shearing
C)Ergonomics
D)Pressure

Question 14

Older persons have fragile bones and joints.To prevent injury when moving these persons,do the following except

A)Move the person as quickly as possible
B)Always have help
C)Move the person carefully
D)Keep the person in good alignment

Question 15

You can reduce friction and shearing by

A)Rolling the person
B)Using a transfer belt
C)Positioning the person in Fowler's position
D)Sliding the person

Question 16

Good planning before moving or lifting a person in bed involves the following except

A)Deciding how you will move the person
B)Asking a co-worker to help you
C)Planning how to protect drainage tubes
D)Doing necessary recording before you complete the task

Question 17

Before moving a person in bed,you need the following information from the nurse and the care plan except

A)How to use body mechanics
B)What procedure to use
C)Position limits or restrictions
D)If the person uses bed rails

Question 18

Before moving,positioning,or transferring a person,you need to

A)Explain to the person what you are going to do
B)Apply a transfer belt
C)Ask a co-worker to help you
D)Move the person to the middle of the bed

Question 19

A person is turned as a unit,in alignment,with one motion.This is

A)Body mechanics
B)Logrolling
C)Ergonomics
D)Safety

Question 20

Before moving a person up in bed,you need to

A)Put non-skid footwear on the person
B)Lock the bed wheels
C)Apply a transfer belt
D)Raise the head of the bed

Question 21

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

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 22

To move the person in segments,move the person away from you.

Question 23

When a person is logrolled,the person is

A)Moved in segments
B)Moved with the spine straight
C)Turned using a transfer belt
D)Turned away from you

Question 24

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

A)What procedure to use
B)Areas of weakness
C)What equipment is needed
D)How to protect the person's privacy

Question 25

Logrolling is used to turn the following except

A)All children
B)Older persons with arthritic spines
C)Persons with spinal cord injuries
D)Persons recovering from spinal surgery

Question 26

When transferring a person

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 27

A resident is recovering from spinal surgery.You need to reposition the person onto her right side.What procedure should you use?

A)Moving the person in segments
B)Using an assist device
C)Logrolling
D)Using a mechanical lift

Question 28

To dangle means to

A)Hang in the air
B)Sit on the side of the bed
C)Use a mechanical lift
D)Be transferred to a stretcher

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

How many workers are needed to safely logroll a person?

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

Question 31

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

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

Question 32

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

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.

Question 33

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

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

Question 34

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

Question 35

When moving a person in segments,what do you move first?

A)The legs and feet
B)The middle of the body
C)The upper part of the body
D)The head

Question 36

You are going to transfer a resident from the wheelchair back to bed.Where should you position the wheelchair?

A)On the person's strong side
B)On the person's weak side
C)Where it was when the person was transferred from the bed to the wheelchair
D)Wherever the person prefers

Question 37

The nurse asks you to dangle a resident.Before you do so,you need the following information except

A)Which side is strong and which side is weak
B)How long the person needs to dangle
C)How to use good body mechanics
D)What observations to report and record

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

A stand-pivot transfer is used if

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 40

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

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

Question 41

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

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 42

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

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 43

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

Question 44

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

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 45

You are going to transfer a patient from the wheelchair to the toilet.Which statement is incorrect?

A)The person needs a raised toilet seat.
B)The person uses the grab bars by the toilet for support.
C)The wheelchair is positioned in front of the toilet.
D)The wheelchair brakes are locked.

Question 46

A patient has slid down in the wheelchair.The person cannot assist with repositioning.To safely reposition the person

A)A mechanical lift is used
B)1 worker is needed
C)2 workers and an assist device are needed
D)At least 3 workers are needed

Question 47

When can you leave a person on a stretcher unattended?

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

Question 48

How many workers are needed for safe stretcher transfers?

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

Question 49

After transferring a person to the toilet,you should

A)Close the bathroom door and stay in the person's room
B)Close the bathroom door and leave the room
C)Always stay in the bathroom with the person
D)Leave the room

Question 50

After the person finishes eliminating,you need to

A)Assist with wiping,perineal care,flushing,and hand washing
B)Position the wheelchair for a safe transfer
C)Ask what the person observed about the urine and/or bowel movement
D)Practice hand hygiene

Question 51

A resident has slid down in the wheelchair.The person can follow directions and assist with repositioning.Which action is unsafe?

A)You lock the wheelchair wheels.
B)You position the person's feet flat on the floor.
C)You apply a transfer belt.
D)You stand behind the wheelchair.

Question 52

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?

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

Question 53

When transferring persons,you should use good body mechanics.This includes all of the following except:

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