WorksheetsFundamentals 1
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
Fixed armrests on a wheelchair are recommended for users who will be:
performing a lateral swinging or sliding transfer
performing standing transfers
going to activities
in their chair all day
During an interview, the assistant/technician questions the patient as follows: "describe your pain for me. How has your appetite been? How have you been sleeping?" All of these are examples of:
closed questions
targeted questions
judgments
open-ended questions
when you introduced yourself to a patient and inform them of the treatment goals, desired outcome, and potential risks, this is called:
orientation
interview
collaboration
interprofessional
The use of touch by a caregiver is a form of:
inappropriate communication
battery
ineffective communication
non-verbal communication
A caregivers primary responsibility is for the ______ of each patient.
treatment
self esteem
safety
health
Persons who are required to lift, reach, push, pull, and carry objects should be instructed to use proper:
equipment
directions
mechanical devices
body mechanics
Forces that add resistance to many activities associated with lifting, reaching, pushing, and carrying an object are:
stability and balance
flexion and rotation
gravity and friction
torque and strain
Ethical decision making should be based on:
the patient's wishes
the technician's wishes
the doctor's wishes
a facilities policies
When can you legally use force against a patient?
never
only in self defense, if you have reason to believe you are being or about to be attacked
if you cannot get the patient to cooperate
with permission form a family member
First aid treatment for a patient having a seizure is to:
put in Sim's position
lay flat on back
notify the doctor immediately
turn to a lateral position
A person who is on steroid therapy should be checked frequently for:
fever
signs and symptoms of infection
water retention
diarrhea
The most common side effect of Thorazine is:
adverse reaction to sun exposure
fever
diarrhea
constipation
Patient taking diuretics should be encouraged to increase their intake of:
water
citrus fruits and juices
vegetables
dairy products
Common side effect associated with antibiotic therapy is:
constipation
fever
diarrhea
hives
Red, swollen gums with loose teeth is a symptom of which vitamin deficiency?
d
a
b
c
The body's only source of nitrogen is:
protein
glucose
fats
amino acids
The food with the highest protein content is:
lettuce
turkey
eggs
apple
Of the following which would be evidence of a systemic infection?
decreased body temperature
increased body temperature
wounds won't heal
no appetite
Type of soak you expect to put on an open, draining wound.
cold
cold, moist
warm, dry
warm, moist
Which chemical is released during an inflammatory response?
histamine
lipids
proteins
creatine
Which position is best for comatose patient?
on the back
on the stomach
side-lying
with bed elevated at feet
The 2 most important elements in the selection of food for most people is taste and texture.
true
false
Carbohydrates, proteins, and _______ are the macronutrients.
lipids
vitamins
antioxidants
minerals
Which of the following supplies the most amount of protein?
steak
cantaloupe
pinto beans
broccoli
One example of a chemical in food that is not a nutrient is:
fiber
selemium
starch
folate
most effective method for promoting communication when dealing with a patient with speech impairment is:
get them a pen and paper
have them use sign language
do not interrupt them as they attempt to speak
guess what they are trying to say
when positioning a patient in the right lateral Sim's position, the pillow should be placed where?
under the back
under the head, left arm and left knee
under the right arm and right knee
pillow under the knees
what is the best intervention to prevent foot drop in a bedfast patient
head board
side-lying
footboard
pillows under the knees
why should someone bend their knees before moving a patient?
raise the center of gravity
decrease heart rate
increase heart rate
lower center of gravity
