Patient Movement Quiz

What is the primary reason for using proper body mechanics when moving patients?

• To speed up the process

• To avoid patient discomfort

• To prevent injury to both the patient and healthcare worker

• To impress supervisors

Which muscle group should bear most of the weight when lifting?

• Back

• Neck

• Arms

• Legs

Before moving a patient, what is the first thing a healthcare worker should do?

• Begin lifting immediately

• Inform the nurse

• Evaluate the patient's ability to assist

• Find the nearest wheelchair

What should you do if a patient starts to fall during a transfer?

• Catch them and lift them up

• Call for help and run to get equipment

• Lower them to the floor safely

• Leave to find another staff member

Which of the following is a common assistive device for ambulation?

• Stretcher

• Crutches

• Wheelchair tray

• Gait belt

What is a gait belt used for?

• To secure the patient to the bed

• To assist with walking or transfers

• To help the patient lift weights

• To monitor vital signs

When transferring a patient from bed to wheelchair, where should the wheelchair be placed?

• At the foot of the bed

• On the patient’s weak side

• Parallel to the bed on the patient’s strong side

• At the far end of the room

Which position helps patients breathe more easily?

• Supine

• Sims’

• Prone

• Fowler’s

What does the term “log rolling” refer to in patient movement?

• Transferring a patient using a slide board

• Turning a patient with spinal precautions in one motion

• Moving a patient with a gait belt

• Rolling a wheelchair

How often should patients be repositioned to prevent pressure ulcers?

• Every 6 hours

• Every 2 hours

• Every 24 hours

• Once per shift