Patient Care Management Quiz

Which of the following is a basic principle of proper lifting and transfer techniques?

• Keeping your back straight and using your legs to lift

• Twisting your body while lifting

• Lifting with your arms only

• Bending at the waist to pick up heavy objects

A patient needs to be moved from a wheelchair to a bed. What should you consider to ensure proper body mechanics and patient safety? (Select the BEST answer)

• Use your legs to lift, keep your back straight, and avoid twisting your body

• Pull the patient quickly to minimize effort

• Lift with your back and twist to save time

• Ask the patient to move themselves without assistance

What is biomechanics?

• The branch of physics that applies the laws of mechanics to living creatures

• The study of chemical reactions in the body

• The analysis of electrical signals in the brain

• The study of plant growth and development

When moving heavy objects, what should you do according to good patient handling techniques?

• Move the object closer to the center of gravity

• Move the object farther from the center of gravity

• Lift the object above your head

• Push the object with your feet

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the elbow?

• Biceps

• Rectus abdominis

• Latissimus dorsi

• Erector spinae

Which muscle is labeled on the front view of the human body diagram and is located in the upper arm?

• Biceps brachii

• Erector spinae

• Hamstring group

• Trapezius

A patient has equal strength on both sides. How should you position them for a wheelchair transfer?

• Either side can be used for the transfer

• Always use the left side

• Always use the right side

• Do not transfer the patient

Why is it important to move the footrests away during a standby assist transfer?

• To make the wheelchair lighter

• To prevent tripping or obstruction during the transfer

• To allow the wheelchair to roll more easily

• To adjust the height of the wheelchair

Which of the following is the first step in performing a standby assist transfer from a wheelchair?

• Push down on the arms of the chair

• Sit on the edge of the wheelchair seat

• Hold on to the table with both hands

• Pivot/turn slowly until table is behind your hips

At what angle should the wheelchair be positioned to the table during an assisted standing pivot transfer?

• 45 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 60 degrees