WorksheetsREQUIRED Knowledge Check Unit 6
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the center of gravity according to the related terminology in the document?
The area on which an object rests
Your torso, your core
The degree of tension within a muscle
A side-lying position with client's body pitched backward
What does "prone" mean in the context of body positions?
Lying flat on the back, face up
Sitting on edge of bed
Lying face down
Able to walk
Which term describes a side-lying position where the client's body is pitched forward?
Supine
Lateral
Sim's position
Fowlers
What should you inform the client of before moving them?
The risks involved in moving
The time it will take to move them
Your plan to move them, how you will do it, and how they can help
The cost of moving them
What is the recommended base of support for your feet when moving a client?
Feet together for better balance
Feet at shoulder width apart, not lifting feet off the floor
One foot in front of the other
Feet as far apart as possible
What is the proper technique for using your legs when lifting?
Bend at the waist and keep legs straight
Squat or bend knees, then straighten legs using thigh and hip muscles
Keep legs straight and lift with your back
Jump to generate momentum
What is one of the basic positioning techniques mentioned in the document?
Standing
Side lying
Sitting
Kneeling
What should be applied to ensure safety for both the nursing assistant (NA) and client during 1 – 2 person transfers?
Application of body mechanics principles
Use of heavy machinery
Ignoring the client's comfort
Rushing the transfer process
What is an important safety factor to consider when stabilizing the client and equipment during a transfer?
Lock brakes
Inflate tires
Disconnect all equipment
Increase distances between surfaces
Before transferring a client, what should the bed height be adjusted to?
The lowest possible height
A height where the client's feet should be flat on the floor
The highest possible height
A height where the client's feet are dangling
What is the purpose of a Gait Belt?
To be used as a safety restraint in the wheelchair, chairs of any kind, or in bed.
To assist with patient transfers, lifting, or ambulating.
To monitor patient's vital signs.
To provide medication to patients.
What should be avoided when placing a Gait Belt on a client?
Tightening the belt too much.
Placing the belt on the client's protected skin avoiding pendulous breasts, feeding tubes, and ostomies.
Using the belt for ambulation.
Checking the client's condition.
How many people are required to operate a mechanical lift for a full body lift?
One person
Two people
Three people
No specific number, depends on the client's weight
For what purpose are lifts intended?
For long-distance transportation
For transporting in hallways
Only for short distances; not for transporting in hallways
For moving clients up and down stairs
What should be documented after assisting a client with ambulation?
Time of day and date
Distance, amount of assistance needed, and client's tolerance
Type of shoes the client is wearing
The client's mood during ambulation
