Patient Care Fundamentals Chapter 10

Front

Which of the following is part of using proper body mechanics? A The nursing assistant should twist her back when carrying objects., B The nursing assistant should push when possible, rather than lifting., C The nursing assistant should use a narrow base of support., D The nursing assistant should lift with her back, not her legs.

Back

The nursing assistant should push when possible, rather than lifting.

Front

Which of the following statements is true of positioning? A Residents will not need help getting into comfortable positions or changing positions., B Constant pressure on an area helps prevent skin problems., C NAs should check residents’ skin each time they are repositioned., D Bed-bound residents should be repositioned every three hours.

Back

NAs should check residents’ skin each time they are repositioned.

Front

How often should bed-bound residents be repositioned?

Back

At least every two hours

Front

How often should residents in wheelchairs be repositioned?

Back

At least every hour

Front

A resident who is lying on either her left or her right side is in the _______ position.

Back

Lateral

Front

A resident who has her head and shoulders elevated and is in a semi-sitting position (45 to 60 degrees) is in the ________ position.

Back

Fowler's

Front

A resident who is lying on her stomach with her arms at her sides is in the ________ position.

Back

Prone

Front

A resident who is lying on her left side with her upper knee flexed and raised toward the chest is in the ________ position.

Back

Sims' position

Front

A resident who is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders supported by a pillow is in the ________ position.

Back

Supine

Front

Dangling means

Back

Sitting up with legs over side of bed