Question 1

When logrolling a person, the person is

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A)   Moved in segments
B)   Moved with the spine straight
C)   Turned using a transfer belt
D)   Turned away from you

Question 2

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

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A)   Always have help
B)   Move the person carefully
C)   Keep the person in good alignment
D)   Move the person as quickly as possible

Question 3

You assist a patient to dangle. The person complains of dizziness. What should you do?

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

Question 4

Persons who need help moving and transferring may feel embarrassed. Which action does not promote pride and independence?

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A)   Focus on the person's abilities.
B)   Encourage the person.
C)   Do as much as possible for the person
D)   Tell the person when you notice even small improvement.

Question 5

To move the person in segments, move the person away from you.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

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A)   The person needs a raised 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 7

You are going to transfer a resident from the wheelchair back to bed. Where should you position the wheelchair?

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A)   So the person's strong side is near the bed
B)   So the person's weak side is near the bed
C)   Where it was when the person was transferred from the bed to the wheelchair
D)   Wherever the person prefers

Question 8

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 9

After transferring a person to the toilet, do the following

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A)   Close the bathroom door and stay near the bathroom
B)   Close the bathroom door and leave the room
C)   Always stay in the bathroom with the person
D)   Leave the room

Question 10

Friction and shearing can lead to

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A)   Back injuries
B)   Poor posture and body mechanics
C)   Infection and pressure ulcers
D)   Difficulty breathing

Question 11

Logrolling is used to turn the following persons except

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A)   All children
B)   Older persons with arthritic spines
C)   Persons with spinal cord injuries
D)   Persons recovering from spinal surgery

Question 12

A person is heavier than the weight limit of the mechanical lift. What should you do?

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A)   Tell the nurse.
B)   Use the lift.
C)   Get another co-worker to help.
D)   Allow personal choice. Ask the person what to do.

Question 13

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

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A)   Be fully inflated
B)   Be locked
C)   Not squeak
D)   Be clean

Question 14

When transferring a person

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A)   The person's strong side moves first
B)   The person's weak side moves first
C)   The side closest to you moves first
D)   The person's right side moves first

Question 15

Which bed position is most likely to cause shearing?

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A)   Fowler's position
B)   Sims' position
C)   The prone position
D)   The supine position

Question 16

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

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A)   The person's dependence level
B)   What procedure to use
C)   The equipment needed
D)   If family is available to help

Question 17

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

You need to move a resident up in bed. To reduce bending and reaching

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A)   Raise the bed rails
B)   Use a transfer belt
C)   Raise the bed for body mechanics
D)   Lock the bed wheels

Question 19

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

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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 bed

Question 20

When a resident slides down in bed, the person's skin sticks to the bed while her muscles move down. This is

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

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

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

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When transferring a person

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Friction and shearing can lead to

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Logrolling is used to turn the following persons except

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A person is heavier than the weight limit of the mechanical lift. What should you do?

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

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You are going to transfer a resident from the wheelchair back to bed. Where should you position the wheelchair?

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When logrolling a person, the person is

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

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Which bed position is most likely to cause shearing?

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When a resident slides down in bed, the person's skin sticks to the bed while her muscles move down. This is

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

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You need to move a resident up in bed. To reduce bending and reaching

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

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

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

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Persons who need help moving and transferring may feel embarrassed. Which action does not promote pride and independence?

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You assist a patient to dangle. The person complains of dizziness. What should you do?

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After transferring a person to the toilet, do the following

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To move the person in segments, move the person away from you.

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