Question 1

When moving a person in segments,you first move the

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A)  Legs and feet
B)  Middle of the body
C)  Upper part of the body
D)  Head

Question 2

A transfer belt is not needed to transfer a resident from the bed to a chair.For the transfer,how should you hold onto the person?

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A)  Have the person put her arms around your waist.
B)  Have the person put her arms around your neck.
C)  Place your hands under the person's arms and around her shoulder blades.
D)  Hold the person's weak arm while she supports herself with her strong arm.

Question 3

When can you leave a person on a stretcher unattended?

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A)  After the safety straps are on
B)  After the side rails are raised
C)  After the person is transported
D)  Never D

Question 4

A resident has slid down in the wheelchair.The person cannot assist with re-positioning.To safely re-position the person

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A)  A mechanical lift is used
B)  1 worker is needed
C)  2 workers and an assist device are needed
D)  At least 3 workers are needed

Question 5

You can reduce friction and shearing by

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A)  Rolling the person
B)  Using a transfer belt
C)  Positioning the person in Fowler's position
D)  Sliding the person

Question 6

When a person is logrolled,the person is

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A)  Moved in segments
B)  Moved with the spine straight
C)  Turned toward you
D)  Turned away from you

Question 7

You assist a resident to dangle.When the person complains of dizziness,you should

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A)  Call for help
B)  Tell the person to take deep breaths
C)  Help the person lie down
D)  Have the person move the legs back and forth and in circles

Question 8

A resident is 90 years old and has arthritis.You need to move the resident to the side of the bed.Which method is best?

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A)  A mechanical lift
B)  Moving the person in segments
C)  The method the person wants to use
D)  The method you are most comfortable with

Question 9

You need to move a resident up in bed.To prevent a work-related injury,you

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A)  Raise the side rail
B)  Use a transfer belt
C)  Raise the bed for body mechanics
D)  Lower the bed to the floor

Question 10

For a bed to wheelchair transfer,the person needs to wear

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A)  Slippers
B)  Socks
C)  Panty hose
D)  Non-skid footwear

Question 11

When transferring a person,first move the

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A)  Person's strong side
B)  Person's weak side
C)  Side closest to you
D)  Person's right side

Question 12

A resident has slid down in the wheelchair.The person can follow directions and assist with re-positioning.Which action is unsafe?

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A)  You lock the wheelchair wheels.
B)  You position the person's feet flat on the floor.
C)  You apply a transfer belt.
D)  You stand behind the wheelchair.

Question 13

A resident is recovering from spinal surgery.You need to re-position the person onto her right side.Which procedure is preferred?

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A)  Moving the person in segments
B)  Using a trapeze
C)  Logrolling
D)  Using a mechanical lift

Question 14

Stretchers are used to transfer all of the following persons except those who

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A)  Are incontinent
B)  Cannot sit up
C)  Must stay in a lying position
D)  Are seriously ill A

Question 15

You are going to transfer a resident from the wheelchair to the toilet.Which statement is incorrect?

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A)  The person needs an elevated toilet seat.
B)  The person uses the grab bars by the toilet for support.
C)  The wheelchair is positioned in front of the toilet.
D)  The wheelchair brakes are locked.

Question 16

A resident is turned as a unit,in alignment,with one motion.This is

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A)  Body mechanics
B)  Logrolling
C)  Ergonomics
D)  Safety

Question 17

Before moving a person in bed,you need all of the following information from the nurse and the care plan except

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A)  How to use body mechanics
B)  What procedure to use
C)  Position limits or restrictions
D)  If the person uses bed rails

Question 18

Moving the person from one place to another is

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A)  A transfer
B)  Logrolling
C)  Lifting
D)  Handling

Question 19

How many workers are needed to safely transfer a person using a mechanical lift?

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A)  Just 1
B)  At least 2
C)  At least 3
D)  At least 4

Question 20

The nurse asks you to dangle a resident.Before you do so,you need all of the following information except

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A)  Which side is strong and which side is weak
B)  How long the person needs to dangle
C)  How to use good body mechanics
D)  What observations to report and record C

Exam 17: Safe Resident Handling, Moving, and Transfers

When moving a person in segments,you first move the

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A transfer belt is not needed to transfer a resident from the bed to a chair.For the transfer,how should you hold onto the person?

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When can you leave a person on a stretcher unattended?

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A resident has slid down in the wheelchair.The person cannot assist with re-positioning.To safely re-position the person

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You can reduce friction and shearing by

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When a person is logrolled,the person is

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You assist a resident to dangle.When the person complains of dizziness,you should

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A resident is 90 years old and has arthritis.You need to move the resident to the side of the bed.Which method is best?

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You need to move a resident up in bed.To prevent a work-related injury,you

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For a bed to wheelchair transfer,the person needs to wear

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When transferring a person,first move the

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A resident has slid down in the wheelchair.The person can follow directions and assist with re-positioning.Which action is unsafe?

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A resident is recovering from spinal surgery.You need to re-position the person onto her right side.Which procedure is preferred?

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Stretchers are used to transfer all of the following persons except those who

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You are going to transfer a resident from the wheelchair to the toilet.Which statement is incorrect?

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A resident is turned as a unit,in alignment,with one motion.This is

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Before moving a person in bed,you need all of the following information from the nurse and the care plan except

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Moving the person from one place to another is

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How many workers are needed to safely transfer a person using a mechanical lift?

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The nurse asks you to dangle a resident.Before you do so,you need all of the following information except

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