Chapter 10 Review

Which of the following is part of using proper body mechanics?

• The nursing assistant should twist her back when carrying objects.
• The nursing assistant should push when possible, rather than lifting.
• The nursing assistant should use a narrow base of support.
• The nursing assistant should lift with her back, not her legs.

Which of the following statements is true of positioning?

• Residents will not need help getting into comfortable positions or changing positions.
• Constant pressure on an area helps prevent skin problems.
• NAs should check residents’ skin each time they are repositioned.
• Bed-bound residents should be repositioned every three hours.

How often should bed-bound residents be repositioned?

• At least every two hours
• Once per shift
• Twice a day
• At least every three hours

How often should residents in wheelchairs be repositioned?

• At least every hour
• At least every two hours
• At least every three hours
• At least every four hours

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

• Supine
• Lateral
• Prone
• Fowler’s

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

• Sims’
• Fowler’s
• Prone
• Lateral

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

• Sims’
• Fowler’s
• Prone
• Lateral

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

• Sims’
• Fowler’s
• Prone
• Supine

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

• Sims’
• Fowler’s
• Prone
• Supine

Dangling means

• Sitting up with legs over side of bed
• Sitting up in chair with feet on floor
• Lying in bed with feet over side of bed
• Hanging both arms over chair rests