NATCEP Module 2 Sect 1 Review

What are ADL's? (choose all that apply)

• bathing

• dressing

• paying bills

• ambulating

Good body mechanics:

• help prevent injury

• gives you a raise

• not important

• only if you are a nurse

Making wise food choices, keeping clean, exercising, and getting enough ______ are still keys to good physical health.

• technology

• socializing

• sleep

• therapy

Proper body alignment; (choose all that apply)

• relieves stress

• improves circulation

• prevents pressure sores

• decrease contractures

When moving or lifting a resident in bed, we want to

• prevent sheering

• make them dependent

• do it alone

• prevent dehydration

When you are asked to ambulate a resident, you ______ them.

• walk

• turn

• squeeze

• remind

The most common types of assistive devices for ambulation include; (choose all that apply)

• cane

• walker

• gait belt

• non slip shoes

When ambulating a resident, they should hold their cane

• on the weak side

• on the strong side

• with both hands

• with gait belt

A resident who is bed bound should be repositioned at least

• every 2 hours

• every one hour

• every 30 minutes

• once a shift

To prevent injuries for both you and the resident, its necessary to understand the safest and most effective way to lift or reposition each resident according to their ______ .

• care plan

• body type

• direct orders

• ambulation aid