Deck 15: Body Mechanics and Safe Resident Handling, Moving, and Transfers

Question 1

Good body mechanics involve which of the following?

A) Good posture and balance
B) Using muscles in your chest and back
C) Using the muscles in your back and lower arms
D) A narrow base of support

Answer 1

Good posture and balance

Question 2

To use good body mechanics, you should do which of the following?

A) Have a narrow base of support.
B) Twist your body at the waist.
C) Bend at the waist.
D) Face the direction of your work.

Answer 2

Face the direction of your work.

Question 3

Which is a cause of back disorders?

A) Good body mechanics
B) Good physical condition
C) Bending or twisting while lifting
D) Facing the direction of your work

Answer 3

Bending or twisting while lifting

Question 4

According to OSHA, which of the following activities are related to back injuries?

A) Moving a person who is independent
B) Asking a person to step on the scales
C) Bending to bathe a person or to change linens
D) Using a mechanical lift and following the manufacturer's instructions

Question 5

Before repositioning a person, you need which of the following information from the nurse and the care plan?

A) What their code status is?
B) What diet the person is on?
C) When to wash your hands?
D) What skin care measures and exercises to perform?

Question 6

Before repositioning a person, you need which of the following information from the nurse and the care plan?

A) When to complete hand hygiene?
B) What positioning devices to use?
C) When to change or straighten linens?
D) What room the resident belongs in?

Question 7

Which position requires one to lie face down, and therefore may be difficult to tolerate by older persons?

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

Question 8

Which position is more comfortable for most older persons?

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

Question 9

A resident is positioned in a chair. Which will provide good alignment?

A) The person slouches.
B) The person's back and buttocks are not able to touch the back of the chair.
C) The person's feet are flat on the floor.
D) The backs of the person's knees are against the edge of the seat.

Question 10

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

A) Move the person as quickly as possible.
B) Only ask for help if you feel you need it.
C) Move the person carefully.
D) Keep the person in a curved alignment.

Question 11

For safe resident handling, moving, and transfers, the nurse and health team determine which of the following?

A) The resident's preference
B) How long it will take
C) The equipment needed
D) If family is available to help

Question 12

A resident is 90 years old and has arthritis. You need to move the resident to the side of the bed. Which method is best?

A) Having the resident assist you
B) Moving the person in segments
C) The method the person wants to use
D) The method you are most comfortable with

Question 13

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

A) Whether the person is awake or asleep
B) What are the resident's areas of weakness
C) When to wash your hands
D) How to protect the person's privacy

Question 14

You are going to transfer a resident from the wheelchair to the toilet. Which statement is correct?

A) The person needs elevated lowered 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 unlocked.

Question 15

After the resident finishes eliminating, before transferring back to the wheelchair, you need to:

A) assist with wiping, perineal care, flushing, and handwashing.
B) apply a transfer belt and 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 16

Stretchers are used to transfer which of the following persons?

A) Are incontinent
B) Are tired
C) Must stay in a seated position
D) Are seriously ill