Question 1

The base of support is:

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The area on which an object rests.

Question 2

Body alignment is:

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the way the head, trunk, arms and legs are aligned with one another

Question 3

using the body in an efficient and careful way is:

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body mechanics.

Question 4

The science of designing the job to fit the worker is:

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ergonomics

Question 5

The back-lying position is _______ position.

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the supine

Question 6

A resident has the head of her bed elevated 60 degrees.  This position is ______ position.

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Fowler's

Question 7

The side-lying position is __________ position.

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The lateral

Question 8

A resident is lying on her left side.  Her upper leg is sharply flexed.  Her lower arm is behind her.  This position is _____ position.

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Sims'

Question 9

The dorsal recumbent position also is called __________ position.

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the supine

Question 10

Good body mechanics involve which of the following?

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Good posture and balance

Question 11

You need a wide base of support:

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for balance

Question 12

When you need to lift a heavy object, which action is correct?

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Bend your knees and squat

Question 13

When giving bedside care, the bed should be:

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raised so it is close to your waist.

Question 14

You can push, pull, slide, or lift and object?

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Pushing

Question 15

To use good body mechanics, you should do which of the following?

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Face the direction of your work

Question 16

The amount of physical effort need to perform a task is:

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force

Question 17

Which is a risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs)?

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Awkward positions

Question 18

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

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a mechanical lift is used

Question 19

Which si a cause of back disorders?

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Bending or twisting while lifting

Question 20

According to OSHA, which of the following activities are related to back injuries?

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Bending to bathe a person or to change linens

Question 21

After making a bed, you feel pain in your lower back.  when should you report this?

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As soon as possible

Question 22

To protect yourself from injury, it is best to:

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avoid lifting whenever possible

Question 23

Which action is correct when you are positioning a person in bed?

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Use pillows as directed for support and alignment

Question 24

Frequent position changes:

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help prevent pressure ulcers and contractures.

Question 25

When a resident is in bed, the person is repositioned at least every:

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2 hours

Question 26

Before repositioning a person, you need which of the following information from the nurse and the care plan?

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What skin care measures and exercises to perform?

Question 27

Before repositioning a person, you need which of the following information from the nurse and the care plan?

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What positioning devices to use?

Question 28

The nurse asks you to position a resident in the lateral position.  This position is the:

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side-lying position.

Question 29

A person in the prone position lies on his or her:

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abdomen

Question 30

Which is a semi-sitting position?

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Fowler's position

Question 31

Which position requires one to lie face down, and therefore may be difficult to tolerate by older persons?

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The prone position

Question 32

Which position is more comfortable for most older persons?

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Fowler's position

Question 33

To sit in a chair, a person must be able to:

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hold the upper body and head erect

Question 34

A resident is positioned in a chair.  Which will provide good alignment?

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The person's feet are flat on the floor

Question 35

A resident needs a postural support when sitting in a chair.  The postural support:

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keeps the person in good alignment.

Question 36

Moving the person from on place to another is:

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a transfer

Question 37

What is it called when two surfaces rub together?

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Friction

Question 38

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

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logrolling

Question 39

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

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shearing

Question 40

When you have to turn, reposition, or transfer a person, you must use:

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your body correctly.

Question 41

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

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Move the person carefully.

Question 42

Friction and shearing can lead to:

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infection and pressure ulcers

Question 43

YOu can reduce friction and shearing by:

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rolling the person

Question 44

To prevent work-related injuries, OSHA recommends that:

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manual lifting be eliminated whenever possible

Question 45

For safe resient handling, moving, and transfers, the nurse and health team determine which of the following?

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The equipment needed

Question 46

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

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raise the bed for body mechanics

Question 47

Before moving a person up in bed, you need to:

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lock the bed wheels

Question 48

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

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explain to the person what you are going to do.

Question 49

Some underpads are useds as assist devices.  For a safe lift, the underpad must:

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be strong enough to support the person's weight.

Question 50

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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Logrolling

Question 51

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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Moving the person in segments

Question 52

How many workers are needed ot logroll a person safely?

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2 or 3

Question 53

When a person is logrolled, the person is:

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moved with the spine straight

Question 54

To dangle means to:

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sit on the side of the bed

Question 55

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

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how to use good body mechanics?

Question 56

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

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help the person lie down

Question 57

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

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What are the resident's areas of weakness

Question 58

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

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nonskid footwear.

Question 59

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

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be locked

Question 60

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

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next to the bed on her right side

Question 61

When are stand and pivot tranfers used?

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As directed by the person's care plan

Question 62

When transferring a person, first move the:

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person's strong side.

Question 63

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

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Place your hands under the person's arms and around her shoulder blades.

Question 64

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

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On the person's strong side

CNA 2023

Chapter 15 Body Mechanics and Resident Safe Handling and Transfers

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