Hartmann Chapter 10 Exam

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 2 hours

• At least every 3 hours

• At least every 4 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

• Fowlers

• Prone

• Lateral

A resident who is lying on her stomach with

her arms at her sides is in the ________

position

• Sims

• Fowler

• 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

• 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

• Prone

• Supine

Dangling means

• Sitting up with legs over the side of the bed

• Sitting up in a chair with feet on the floor

• Lying in bed with feet over the side of the bed

• Hanging both arms over chair rests