Question 1

Repositioning sheets that hook up to the overhead lift can be used to turn bariatric clients in bed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

For every patient who is lying on a stretcher,the side rails should be in the "up" position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Before logrolling a client onto the patient's side,you should lock the wheels of the bed and

Accepted Answer

A) position the pull sheet. 
B) place a small pillow under the client's back. 
C) raise the side rails at the far side of the bed. 
D) bend your knees with your feet together.

Question 4

Performing safe body mechanics is not something people do automatically

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

For moving clients in their beds more easily,the best way to avoid friction and irritation to the client's skin is to

Accepted Answer

A) slide the patient 
B) use a pull sheet 
C) roll the patient 
D) lift the patient

Question 6

When working with clients of bariatric size,personal care providers needs to be aware of the following:

Accepted Answer

A) the importance of dietary advice for these clients 
B) ensuring dependence for these clients 
C) avoiding family assistance for these clients 
D) breathing issues and shortness of breath for these clients

Question 7

To move a handicapped client who is on his back to one side of the bed,you should first:

Accepted Answer

A) adjust the pillow 
B) move his hips toward you 
C) move his shoulders toward you 
D) push his hips away from you

Question 8

Immobile means unable to move without assistance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Fowler's position is when the head of the bed is at a 45-degree angle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Ambulatory means able to walk or move about.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A pull sheet is useful when you are moving a patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When using the side-to-side weight-shift procedure,the personal care provider should:

Accepted Answer

A) keep your arms away from your side 
B) keep your feet spaced slightly greater than a shoulder width apart 
C) keep your knees straight 
D) plant your feet with one foot forward and the other foot back

Question 13

When practicing safe body mechanics,the personal care provider should maintain the natural curve of their spine by keeping their chest up and bottom out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When transferring a client using a transfer (gait)belt,the personal care provider lifts on the transfer belt to help him stand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When you enter an elevator,pull the wheelchair into the elevator backwards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When using a mechanical client lift,you do this step first,

Accepted Answer

A) wash your hands. 
B) check the client's ID bracelet. 
C) ask visitors to leave the room. 
D) assemble equipment.

Question 17

Supine position means the client is:

Accepted Answer

A) lying on their back. 
B) on their back; head slightly raised. 
C) on their stomach. 
D) on their back; head downhill

Question 18

You have just helped a client out of a wheelchair.You now have the patient sitting on the side of the bed.After leaning the patient toward the raised head of the bed,you should

Accepted Answer

A) swing the patient's body slowly around and help him/her to lift his/her legs onto the bed. 
B) raise the side rail. 
C) lower the head of the bed. 
D) help the client move to the center of the bed.

Question 19

Bedridden means to be unable to get out of bed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

After moving a client from bed into a wheelchair,you observe that the client is perspiring and becoming pale.You should:

Accepted Answer

A) use the signal light to call for help. 
B) go to the nursing station for help. 
C) wheel the patient to the nurse's station. 
D) use a house phone to call a doctor.

Exam 8: Body Mechanics: Positioning, Moving, and Transporting Clients

Repositioning sheets that hook up to the overhead lift can be used to turn bariatric clients in bed.

For every patient who is lying on a stretcher,the side rails should be in the "up" position.

Before logrolling a client onto the patient's side,you should lock the wheels of the bed and

Performing safe body mechanics is not something people do automatically

For moving clients in their beds more easily,the best way to avoid friction and irritation to the client's skin is to

When working with clients of bariatric size,personal care providers needs to be aware of the following:

To move a handicapped client who is on his back to one side of the bed,you should first:

Immobile means unable to move without assistance.

Fowler's position is when the head of the bed is at a 45-degree angle.

Ambulatory means able to walk or move about.

A pull sheet is useful when you are moving a patient.

When using the side-to-side weight-shift procedure,the personal care provider should:

When practicing safe body mechanics,the personal care provider should maintain the natural curve of their spine by keeping their chest up and bottom out.

When transferring a client using a transfer (gait)belt,the personal care provider lifts on the transfer belt to help him stand.

When you enter an elevator,pull the wheelchair into the elevator backwards.

When using a mechanical client lift,you do this step first,

Supine position means the client is:

You have just helped a client out of a wheelchair.You now have the patient sitting on the side of the bed.After leaning the patient toward the raised head of the bed,you should

Bedridden means to be unable to get out of bed.

After moving a client from bed into a wheelchair,you observe that the client is perspiring and becoming pale.You should: