Question 1

After the resident finishes eliminating,before transferring back to the wheelchair,you need to

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A)  Assist with wiping,perineal care,flushing,and hand washing
B)  Apply a transfer belt and position the wheelchair for a safe transfer
C)  Ask what the person observed about the urine and/or bowel movement
D)  Practice hand hygieneE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which type of lift sling is used for a person with extra large thighs?

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A)  A standard full sling
B)  An extended length sling
C)  A bathing sling
D)  An amputee slingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Problems with sitting and balance often occur after illness,injury,surgery,and bedrest.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The nurse asks you to transfer a resident to a wheelchair.Before transferring the person,the nurse and care plan should tell you all of the following except

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A)  What procedure to use
B)  What are the resident's areas of weakness
C)  What equipment is needed
D)  How to protect the person's privacyE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Older persons have fragile bones and joints.To prevent injury when moving these persons,do all of the following except

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A)  Move the person as quickly as possible
B)  Always have help
C)  Move the person carefully
D)  Keep the person in good alignmentE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

When you have to turn,re-position,or transfer a person,you must use

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A)  A transfer belt
B)  A lift sheet
C)  A mechanical lift
D)  Your body correctlyE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

A resident has weakness on her left side.You are transferring her from the bed to the wheelchair.Where should you position the wheelchair?

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A)  Next to the bed on her left side
B)  Next to the bed on her right side
C)  At the foot of the bed
D)  At the head of the bedE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 8

For safe resident handling,moving,and transfers,the nurse and health team determine all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  The resident's dependence level
B)  What procedure to use
C)  The equipment needed
D)  If family is available to helpE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

A resident is recovering from spinal surgery.You need to move the person to the side of the bed.What procedure is the best to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Moving the person in segments
B)  Using an assist device
C)  Logrolling
D)  Moving the person with the assistance of 2 staff membersE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

A mechanical lift is used to transfer a resident to the wheelchair.What must you do before using the lift?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clean it.
B)  Read the manufacturer's instructions.
C)  Apply a transfer belt.
D)  Apply an assist device.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

How many workers are needed to logroll a person safely?

Accepted Answer

A)  At least 1
B)  2 or 3
C)  3 or 4
D)  At least 4E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

What is it called when two surfaces rub together?

Accepted Answer

A)  Friction
B)  Shearing
C)  Ergonomics
D)  PressureE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

How many workers are needed for safe stretcher transfers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Just 1
B)  2 or 3
C)  3 or 4
D)  At least 4E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

To prevent work-related injuries,OSHA recommends that

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A)  You work alone when possible
B)  You hold the person under the arms during transfers
C)  Manual lifting be eliminated whenever possible
D)  You schedule harder tasks late in your shiftE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

To dangle means to

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A)  Hang in the air
B)  Sit on the side of the bed
C)  Use a mechanical lift
D)  Be transferred to a stretcherE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Before moving a person up in bed,you need to

Accepted Answer

A)  Put non-skid footwear on the person
B)  Lock the bed wheels
C)  Apply a transfer belt
D)  Raise the head of the bedE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

A resident has slid down in bed.Her skin sticks to the bed while her muscles move down.This is

Accepted Answer

A)  Shearing
B)  Friction
C)  Ergonomics
D)  LogrollingE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

To prevent falls during transfers,the wheelchair,bed,shower chair,and stretcher wheels must

Accepted Answer

A)  Be fully inflated
B)  Be locked
C)  Not squeak
D)  Be cleanE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Before moving,positioning,or transferring a person,you need to

Accepted Answer

A)  Explain to the person what you are going to do
B)  Apply a transfer belt
C)  Ask a co-worker to help you
D)  Move the person to the middle of the bedE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

The nursing center has a new mechanical lift.Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  If you used the old model,you know how to use the new one.
B)  All mechanical lifts are the same.
C)  You need to be trained in its use.
D)  The new one is safer to use.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Exam 17: Safe Resident Handling, Moving, and Transfers

For safe resident handling,moving,and transfers,the nurse and health team determine all of the following except

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A resident has slid down in bed.Her skin sticks to the bed while her muscles move down.This is

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Before moving,positioning,or transferring a person,you need to

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When you have to turn,re-position,or transfer a person,you must use

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A resident is recovering from spinal surgery.You need to move the person to the side of the bed.What procedure is the best to use?

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A resident has weakness on her left side.You are transferring her from the bed to the wheelchair.Where should you position the wheelchair?

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The nursing center has a new mechanical lift.Which statement is correct?

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A mechanical lift is used to transfer a resident to the wheelchair.What must you do before using the lift?

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How many workers are needed for safe stretcher transfers?

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How many workers are needed to logroll a person safely?

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Problems with sitting and balance often occur after illness,injury,surgery,and bedrest.

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To prevent work-related injuries,OSHA recommends that

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To prevent falls during transfers,the wheelchair,bed,shower chair,and stretcher wheels must

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Older persons have fragile bones and joints.To prevent injury when moving these persons,do all of the following except

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The nurse asks you to transfer a resident to a wheelchair.Before transferring the person,the nurse and care plan should tell you all of the following except

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Which type of lift sling is used for a person with extra large thighs?

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Before moving a person up in bed,you need to

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After the resident finishes eliminating,before transferring back to the wheelchair,you need to

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What is it called when two surfaces rub together?

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To dangle means to

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