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Patient Care and Safety Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How often should bedridden patients be repositioned to prevent pressure sores?

a)

Every hour

b)

Every two hours

c)

Every four hours

d)

Every six hours

2.

When lifting a patient, caregivers should bend at the:

a)

Waist

b)

Knees

c)

Hips

d)

Back

3.

What is the purpose of using proper body mechanics when turning a patient?

a)

To increase speed

b)

To avoid injury

c)

To reduce noise

d)

To improve posture

4.

What additional support might be needed if a patient cannot support their weight?

a)

Extra pillows

b)

Additional assistance

c)

More blankets

d)

A larger bed

5.

What is the recommended frequency for changing the position of bedridden patients to prevent pressure ulcers?

a)

Every 30 minutes

b)

Every hour

c)

Every two hours

d)

Every four hours

6.

Which position is ideal for patients with respiratory difficulties?

a)

Supine

b)

Prone

c)

Lateral

d)

Fowler

7.

What should caregivers always bend when lifting a patient to avoid injury?

a)

Waist

b)

Knees

c)

Back

d)

Neck

8.

What should be locked before transferring a patient to a wheelchair?

a)

The patient's arms

b)

The brakes of the wheelchair

c)

The patient's legs

d)

The caregiver's arms

9.

What is essential to use when transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair?

a)

A walking stick

b)

A transfer belt

c)

A pillow

d)

A blanket

10.

What should patients do with their feet when standing up from a sitting position?

a)

Keep them together

b)

Place them shoulder-width apart

c)

Cross them

d)

Lift them off the ground