WorksheetsPatient Care Fundamentals Chapter 10
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is part of using proper body mechanics?
a)
A The nursing assistant should twist her back when carrying objects.
b)
B The nursing assistant should push when possible, rather than lifting.
c)
C The nursing assistant should use a narrow base of support.
d)
D The nursing assistant should lift with her back, not her legs.
2.
Which of the following statements is true of positioning?
a)
A Residents will not need help getting into comfortable positions or changing positions.
b)
B Constant pressure on an area helps prevent skin problems.
c)
C NAs should check residents’ skin each time they are repositioned.
d)
D Bed-bound residents should be repositioned every three hours.
3.
How often should bed-bound residents be repositioned?
a)
A At least every two hours
b)
B once per shift
c)
C twice a day
d)
D At least every 3 hours
4.
How often should residents in wheelchairs be repositioned?
a)
A At least every hour
b)
B At least every two hours
c)
C At least every three hours
d)
D At least every four hours
5.
A resident who is lying on either her left or her right side is in the _______ position.
a)
A Sims'
b)
B Fowler's
c)
C Prone
d)
D Lateral
6.
A resident who has her head and shoulders elevated and is in a semi-sitting position (45 to 60 degrees) is in the ________ position.
a)
A Sims'
b)
B Fowler's
c)
C Prone
d)
D Supine
7.
A resident who is lying on her stomach with her arms at her sides is in the ________ position.
a)
A Sims'
b)
B Fowler's
c)
C Prone
d)
D Supine
8.
A resident who is lying on her left side with her upper knee flexed and raised toward the chest is in the ________ position.
a)
A Sims'
b)
B Fowler's
c)
C Prone
d)
D Supine
9.
A resident who is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders supported by a pillow is in the ________ position.
a)
A Sims'
b)
B Fowler's
c)
C Prone
d)
D Supine
10.
Dangling means
a)
A Sitting up with legs over side of bed
b)
B Sitting up in chair with feet on floor
c)
C Lying in bed with feet over side of bed
d)
D Hanging both arms over chair rests
11.
When using a transfer belt, the NA should
a)
A Place it underneath the resident’s clothing
b)
B Place it around the resident’s shoulders
c)
C Place it around a resident’s chest
d)
D Place it over the resident’s clothing
12.
When transferring residents who have a strong side and a weak side, the NA should plan the move so that
a)
A The stronger side moves first
b)
B The weaker side moves first
c)
C Both feet move at the same time
d)
D The wheelchair moves first
13.
Which of the following is true of mechanical lifts?
a)
A Mechanical lifts prevent injury.
b)
B It is safer for the NA to lift residents without the use of a mechanical lift.
c)
C There is only one kind of mechanical lift.
d)
D When using a mechanical lift, the NA should pump it approximately five feet over the bed before moving the resident.
14.
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to
a)
A Catch the resident under the arms to stop the fall
b)
B Widen her stance and bring the resident’s body close to her
c)
C Lock her knees
d)
D Move out of the way
15.
Which of the following canes has four rubber-tipped feet?
a)
A Quad cane
b)
B Functional grip cane
c)
C Cane
d)
D Crutch cane
16.
When a resident can walk, he or she is
a)
A Ambulating
b)
B Accessorizing
c)
C Abducting
d)
D Adducting
17.
How should a resident use a cane to aid ambulation?
a)
A Place the cane about six inches in front of his weaker leg.
b)
B Place the cane about six inches in front of his stronger leg.
c)
C Take the cane along in case he gets tired.
d)
D Allow the cane to drag about six inches behind him.
18.
What should a nursing assistant do if a resident’s walker seems too short for the resident to use properly?
a)
A The NA should adjust the height of the walker for the resident.
b)
B The NA should inform the nurse.
c)
C The NA should see if the resident can adjust the height of the walker.
d)
D The NA should suggest to the resident that she needs a new one.
19.
Which of these is not proper body mechanics?
a)
A Face what you are lifting
b)
B Keep the object far away from your body
c)
C Tighten the stomach muscles as you begin lifting
d)
D Begin in a squatting position and lift with your legs
20.
When should the nursing assistant (NA) document the resident's position?
a)
A at the beginning and end of the shift
b)
B only when the resident is in bed
c)
C every time the position of the resident is changed
d)
D only when using the mechanical lift or additional person to change position of the resident
21.
What is the term for the rubbing or friction that results from the skin moving one way and the bone underneath it remaining fixed or moving in the opposite direction?
a)
A shearing
b)
B grinding
c)
C tearing
d)
D slicing
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