Measuring Weight

What precautions should be used throughout the procedure?

• standard
• all precautions
• both options are correct
• none are correct

You should address the patient by name and introduce yourself

• True
• False

Where should you move the weight to before assisting the patient onto the scale?

• 10 
• 5
• 0
• None of the above

What should you do before and throughout the procedure?

• provide explanations
• laugh at the number
• get irritated
• wash hands

Whose responsibility is it to make sure the patient is safe during the procedure?

• family members
• the patient
• your responsibility
• the doctor

When should you provide assistance to the patient?

• Onto the scale
• Off of the scale
• both are correct
• None of the above

Where should the patient's hands be placed while weighing?

• at sides
• on hips
• arms folded
• all are ok

Patient rights should be promoted throughout the procedure?

• true
• false

Patient's weight should be recorded within how many pounds?

• +/- 5
• +/- 3
• +/- 1
• +/- 2

If the patient is seated their hips should be....?

• leaning forward in chair
• against the back of the chair
• both are correct
• none of the above