Positioning Transfers & Ambulation

Front

Why do residents who spend a lot of time in beds or wheelchairs need to be repositioned often?

Back

They are at risk for skin breakdown and pressure injuries.

Front

In this position the resident is lying on either side:

Back

Lateral

Front

In this position the resident is lying on his stomach

Back

Prone

Front

A draw sheet is used to

Back

Reposition the resident without causing shearing.

Front

Logrolling is

Back

Moving the resident as a unit without disturbing alignment.

Front

Dangling is

Back

A way to help residents regain balance before standing up

Front

A resident in the Fowler's position is

Back

In a semi-sitting position.

Front

Which of the following statements is true of working with residents in wheelchairs? Options: Before transferring a resident, the NA should make sure the wheelchair is unlocked and movable., The NA should check the resident's alignment in the chair after the transfer is complete., To fold a standard wheelchair, the NA should turn it upside down to make the seat flatten., All residents will need their NAs to transfer them to their wheelchairs.

Back

Before transferring a resident, the NA should make sure the wheelchair is unlocked and movable.

Front

Some residents have a side of the body that is weaker than the other side. The weaker side of the body should be referred to as the

Back

Involved side

Front

When applying a transfer belt, the nursing assistant should place it: Over the resident's clothing and around the waist.

Back

Over the resident's clothing and around the waist.