Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 exercises the person needs to perform while dangling

Question 2

Some waterproof pads are used as assist devices. For a safe lift, the incontinence product must

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 pull the person from behind the wheelchair.

Question 6

When a resident slides down in bed, the person's skin sticks to the bed while her muscles move down. This is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

To prevent work-related injuries, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends

Accepted Answer

A)  Working alone whenever possible 
B)  Holding the person under the arms during transfers 
C)  Using assist equipment whenever possible 
D)  Scheduling harder tasks late in the shift

Question 9

To dangle means to

Accepted Answer

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 10

A resident is recovering from spinal surgery. You need to turn the person onto her right side. Which procedure is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Moving the person in segments 
B)  The method the person likes 
C)  Logrolling 
D)  Using a mechanical lift

Question 11

Two surfaces rub together. This is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

When logrolling a person, the person is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Assisting With Moving and Transfers