REQUIRED Knowledge Check Unit 6

What is the center of gravity according to the related terminology in the document?

• The area on which an object rests

• Your torso, your core

• The degree of tension within a muscle

• A side-lying position with client's body pitched backward

What does "prone" mean in the context of body positions?

• Lying flat on the back, face up

• Sitting on edge of bed

• Lying face down

• Able to walk

Which term describes a side-lying position where the client's body is pitched forward?

• Supine

• Lateral

• Sim's position

• Fowlers

What should you inform the client of before moving them?

• The risks involved in moving

• The time it will take to move them

• Your plan to move them, how you will do it, and how they can help

• The cost of moving them

What is the recommended base of support for your feet when moving a client?

• Feet together for better balance

• Feet at shoulder width apart, not lifting feet off the floor

• One foot in front of the other

• Feet as far apart as possible

What is the proper technique for using your legs when lifting?

• Bend at the waist and keep legs straight

• Squat or bend knees, then straighten legs using thigh and hip muscles

• Keep legs straight and lift with your back

• Jump to generate momentum

What is one of the basic positioning techniques mentioned in the document?

• Standing

• Side lying

• Sitting

• Kneeling

What should be applied to ensure safety for both the nursing assistant (NA) and client during 1 – 2 person transfers?

• Application of body mechanics principles

• Use of heavy machinery

• Ignoring the client's comfort

• Rushing the transfer process

What is an important safety factor to consider when stabilizing the client and equipment during a transfer?

• Lock brakes

• Inflate tires

• Disconnect all equipment

• Increase distances between surfaces

Before transferring a client, what should the bed height be adjusted to?

• The lowest possible height

• A height where the client's feet should be flat on the floor

• The highest possible height

• A height where the client's feet are dangling