Copy of LTC Chapter 10 Exam

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

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

2. Which of the following statements is true of positioning?

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

3. How often should bed-bound residents be repositioned?

• (A) At least every two hours
• (B) Once per shift
• (C) Twice a day
• (D) At least every three hours

4. How often should residents in wheelchairs be repositioned?

• (A) At least every hour
• (B) At least every two hours
• (C) At least every three hours
• (D) At least every four hours

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

• (A) Supine
• (B) Lateral
• (C) Prone
• (D) Fowler’s

A resident who has her head and shoulders elevated and is in a semi-sitting position (45 to60 degrees) is in the _________position.

• (A) Sims’
• (B) Fowler’s
• (C) Prone
• (D) Lateral

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

• (A) Sims’
• (B) Fowler’s
• (C) Prone
• (D) Lateral

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

• (A) Sims’
• (B) Fowler’s
• (C) Prone
• (D) Supine

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

• (A) Sims’
• (B) Fowler’s
• (C) Prone
• (D) Supine

10. Dangling means

• (A) Sitting up with legs over side of bed
• (B) Sitting up in chair with feet on floor
• (C) Lying in bed with feet over side of bed
• (D) Hanging both arms over chair rests