Ch 11 Review, Sections 1-3

A resident who is ambulatory can walk independently with or without an assistive device.

• True

• False

To dangle means to hold a resident upside down by their ankles

• True

• Fasle

In order to determine if you are able to safely move a resident by yourself, it is important that you do this first

• Assess the load

• Take the resident's height and weight

• Ask another CNA to spot you

• Ask the resident "can you stand by yourself?"

When you sit a resident on the side of the bed (dangle), it is important that you ask the resident _____

• "Do you want something to drink"

• "Is your family coming today?"

• "How did you sleep last night?"

• "Are you dizzy?"

Proper body mechanics and ergonomics indicate that the CNA must have a wide base of support and assure he/she has firm footing. The feet should be _______ apart

• Shoulder width apart and facing the object or person he/she is lifting or moving

• As close together as possible

• As far apart as possible

The Nursing Assistant should keep his/her head up and shoulders back in order to maintain proper positioining when lifting an object or resident, and when assisting a resident to stand. He/She should take a deep breath and keep the back ______.

• tight

• twisted

• straight

• hunched

The muscles in the arms are used to lift objects and residents, that is why it is important for nursing assistants to go to the gym and lift weights to make them stronger.

• True

• False

When lifting an object or a resident, it is important for the nursing assistant to stand _______

• close to the object/resident

• two feet away from the object/resident

• an arm's length away from the object/resident

• behind the object/resident

The best way to transfer or transport a heavy object from one place to another is to _______

• carry the object

• ask someone to help you lift the object

• push the object; don't try to lift it (if possible)

• leave the object where it is and tell your supervisor you can't move it

Residents who spend a lot of time in bed may need assistance getting comfortable in bed. _______ means helpi9ng residents into positions that promote comfort and health.

• Positioning

• Shaking

• Sliding

• Lifting