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WorksheetsPatient Movement Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the primary reason for using proper body mechanics when moving patients?
To speed up the process
To avoid patient discomfort
To prevent injury to both the patient and healthcare worker
To impress supervisors
Which muscle group should bear most of the weight when lifting?
Back
Neck
Arms
Legs
Before moving a patient, what is the first thing a healthcare worker should do?
Begin lifting immediately
Inform the nurse
Evaluate the patient's ability to assist
Find the nearest wheelchair
What should you do if a patient starts to fall during a transfer?
Catch them and lift them up
Call for help and run to get equipment
Lower them to the floor safely
Leave to find another staff member
Which of the following is a common assistive device for ambulation?
Stretcher
Crutches
Wheelchair tray
Gait belt
What is a gait belt used for?
To secure the patient to the bed
To assist with walking or transfers
To help the patient lift weights
To monitor vital signs
When transferring a patient from bed to wheelchair, where should the wheelchair be placed?
At the foot of the bed
On the patient’s weak side
Parallel to the bed on the patient’s strong side
At the far end of the room
Which position helps patients breathe more easily?
Supine
Sims’
Prone
Fowler’s
What does the term “log rolling” refer to in patient movement?
Transferring a patient using a slide board
Turning a patient with spinal precautions in one motion
Moving a patient with a gait belt
Rolling a wheelchair
How often should patients be repositioned to prevent pressure ulcers?
Every 6 hours
Every 2 hours
Every 24 hours
Once per shift
Which of the following is NOT a principle of proper body mechanics?
Keep feet apart for a broad base
Twist your back when lifting
Bend from the hips and knees
Keep objects close to your body
Which of these positions is best for administering enemas?
Supine
Fowler’s
Sims’
Prone
What is the purpose of using a draw sheet?
To cover the patient
To secure IV tubing
To reposition patients more easily
To keep the bed dry
Why should you avoid dragging a patient across the bed?
It takes too long
It causes them to wake up
It can cause skin tears and discomfort
It makes the sheets dirty
Which of the following should be done before transferring a patient to a wheelchair?
Remove the footrests
Lock the wheelchair brakes
Lower the patient’s head
Put the bed in Trendelenburg position
