Question 1

Before moving a person up in bed, you need to

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

Question 2

A patient has slid down in the wheelchair. The person cannot assist with repositioning. To safely reposition 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 3

A patient with dementia does not understand what you are doing. The person resists your efforts to move him up in bed. Which action is not helpful?

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A)   Getting a co-worker to help you
B)   Proceeding quickly and firmly
C)   Using a calm, pleasant voice
D)   Diverting the person's attention

Question 4

You are using a mechanical lift to transfer a person. Which is incorrect?

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A)   Explain the procedure before you begin.
B)   Show the person how the lift works.
C)   Ask a co-worker to help you.
D)   Lower the bed to the lowest horizontal position. D

Question 5

To safely logroll a person, how many workers are needed?

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

Question 6

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 7

A resident is 90 years old. The person has arthritis. You need to move the person 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 8

A resident is 80 years old. The person weighs 195 pounds and is weak. How many workers are needed to move the person up in bed?

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A)   Just 1
B)   At least 2 and a friction-reducing device
C)   At least 3 and a mechanical lift
D)   At least 4

Question 9

Two surfaces rub together. This is

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A)   Friction
B)   Shearing
C)   Ergonomics
D)   Pressure

Question 10

After the person finishes eliminating, you need to

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A)   Help with wiping, perineal care, flushing, and hand washing as needed
B)   Position the wheelchair in front of the toilet
C)   Ask what the person observed about the urine and/or bowel movement
D)   Flush the toilet and practice hand hygiene

Question 11

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

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A)   Moving the person in segments
B)   Using an assist device
C)   Logrolling
D)   Moving the person with the assist of a co-worker

Question 12

When using an assist device to move a person to the side of the bed, you need at least 1 co-worker to help you.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Some incontinence products are used as assist devices. For a safe lift, the incontinence product must

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A)   Be strong enough to support the person's weight
B)   Extend from the person's shoulders to above the knees
C)   Be 2 feet wide
D)   Be a disposable, single-use underpad

Question 14

To prevent work-related injuries, OSHA recommends

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A)   Working alone whenever possible
B)   Holding the person under the arms during transfers
C)   Manual lifting be eliminated whenever possible
D)   Scheduling harder tasks late in the shift

Question 15

Before moving a person in bed, you need 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)   What pillows can be removed before moving the person

Question 16

A person 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

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

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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. C

Question 18

You should always explain what you are going to do before starting a procedure. Which is incorrect?

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A)   Face the person.
B)   Speak slowly and clearly.
C)   Give all directions at once.
D)   Give directions calmly and kindly.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 pull the person from behind the wheelchair. D

Question 20

When moving a person in segments, which do you move first?

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A)   The legs and feet
B)   The middle of the body
C)   The upper part of the body
D)   The head

Exam 13: Safely Handling, Moving, and Transferring the Person

Before moving a person up in bed, you need to

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A patient has slid down in the wheelchair. The person cannot assist with repositioning. To safely reposition the person

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A patient with dementia does not understand what you are doing. The person resists your efforts to move him up in bed. Which action is not helpful?

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You are using a mechanical lift to transfer a person. Which is incorrect?

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To safely logroll a person, how many workers are needed?

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You can reduce friction and shearing by

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

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A resident is 80 years old. The person weighs 195 pounds and is weak. How many workers are needed to move the person up in bed?

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Two surfaces rub together. This is

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After the person finishes eliminating, you need to

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

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When using an assist device to move a person to the side of the bed, you need at least 1 co-worker to help you.

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Some incontinence products are used as assist devices. For a safe lift, the incontinence product must

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To prevent work-related injuries, OSHA recommends

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

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

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

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You should always explain what you are going to do before starting a procedure. Which is incorrect?

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

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When moving a person in segments, which do you move first?

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