HSC 172 Unit Two

A person with hemiplegia is paralyzed:

• from the neck down.

• on one side of the body.

• from the waist down.

• from the knees down.

A patient is receiving continuous oxygen. The person wants to smoke. Which is correct?

• Take the person to a nonsmoking area.

• The person can smoke if you close the room door.

• Smoking is not allowed where oxygen is being used.

• The person can smoke if you turn off the oxygen.

A resident does not use bed rails. To prevent the person from falling when making an occupied bed:

• ask a co-worker to help you.

• keep the bed in the low position.

• get the person up in the chair.

• tell the person to be very careful when the bed is raised.

Restraints are ordered by the:

• nurse.

• doctor.

• the person's legal representative.

• health team.

In medical asepsis, an item is contaminated if:

• non-pathogens are present.

• pathogens and non-pathogens are present.

• bacteria and viruses are present.

• pathogens are present.

You are going to decontaminate your hands with an alcohol-based rub. Which is correct?

• Wash your hands before applying the hand rub.

• Spread the foam on the tops and bottoms of your hands, but do not worry about applying it to your wrist.

• Cover all surfaces of your hands, fingers, and wrist.

• Rub your hands together for 3 seconds.

High-Fowler's position is when the:

• head of the bed is lowered and the foot of the bed is raised.

• bed is flat.

• head of the bed is raised 60 to 90 degrees.

• head of the bed is raised and the foot of the bed is lowered.

Which position is known as the back-lying position?

• Prone

• Supine

• Lateral

• Sims'

When moving a person in segments, what do you move first?

• The legs and feet.

• The head.

• The upper part of the body.

• The middle of the body.

A resident slid down in the wheelchair. The person can follow directions and assist with repositioning. Which action is unsafe?

• You stand behind the wheelchair.

• You lock the wheelchair wheels.

• You apply a transfer belt.

• You position the person's feet flat on the floor.