CNA Chapter 10 Quiz

Which of the following actions must be taken before transferring a patient into a wheelchair

• Their arms at their sides

• Count to 4

• Apply gait belt-4 fingers

• Call the doctor

Which of the following demonstrates proper body mechanics?

• Stand in front of the patient

• Keep your feet together

• Stand beside the patient at a oblique angle when ambulating

• bend at the waist

Which of the following is true regarding slipper socks in a clinical environment?

• Slipper socks do not prevent all hazards

• Slipper socks prevent bacterial contamination

• Slipper socks are preferred over shoes when ambulating

• Slipper socks prevent injury by sharp objects

You are assigned to transfer a patient from bed to wheelchair when the patient refuses. What is an appropriate action?

• Tell the patient to do it himself

• Ask the patients daughter to reason with him

• Tell the doctor that he needs to be sedated for the transfer

• Notify the nurse

Crutches are used when the patient:

• Can bear no weight (or limited weight) on one leg

• Can bear weight on both legs

• Could use a cane but does not want to

• Is unable to balance

Call lights should always be left within reach of the resident's:

• weak arm

• unaffected/stronger hand

• family members

• roommates

Change a bedbound patient's position at least every:

• shift change

• 2 hours

• 20 minutes

• 12 hours

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.

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

• Supine

• Lateral

• Prone

• Fowler’s

When transferring residents who have a strong side and a weak side, the NA should plan the move so that

• The stronger side moves first

• The weaker side moves first

• Both feet move at the same time

• The wheelchair moves first