Safely Moving & Transferring a Patient

Front

After a person is turned you must positioned him / her in good alignment

Back

True

Front

OSHA stands for:

Back

Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Front

What does “RACE” stand for?

Back

Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish

Front

What does “PASS” stand for?

Back

Pull the pin, Aim low, Squeeze handle, Sweep the unit

Front

What’s the first step after an accidental poisoning?

Back

Call the Poison Control Center

Front

Which is not an example of good body mechanics? Options: Bending at the knees, Using large muscle groups, Twisting the spine, Working in pairs

Back

Twisting the spine

Front

What is the most common problem that PCTs need to address to ensure the safety of their patients? Options: Call light not in reach of the patient, Percentage of falls in the facility, Patients who are violent, Side rails not in the upright position

Back

Percentage of falls in the facility

Front

What are some safety considerations a PCT should contemplate when caring for an older adult?

Back

Their visual acuity is not good, and their reflexes are slow.

Front

Which is a component of safe patient transfer? Options: Being on time, Having enough staff, Healthy patient, Mechanical device

Back

Having enough staff

Front

All but which are common ways you may help the patient move? Options: Up in bed, Out of bed, Turning the patient, Carrying the patient

Back

Carrying the patient