SAMPLE TEST: MODULE 5 - BODY MECHANICS

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SAMPLE TEST: MODULE 5 - BODY MECHANICS

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-Guarantee passing score -28 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: 25. The Nurse Assistant is ambulating a resident with a gait belt. If the resident

begins to fall, the Nurse Assistant should:

• Lower the resident into a chair.
• Hold the resident up.
• Gently lower the resident to the floor.
• Call out for assistance.

Answer:

• Gently lower the resident to the floor.

Question 2: 9. When positioning a resident in a side lying position, the Nurse Assistant must

first:

• Log roll the resident toward the nearest side rail.
• Move the resident toward the foot of the bed.
• Move the resident to the side of the bed where the Nurse Assistant is standing.
• Log roll the resident toward the opposite side rail by yourself.

Answer:

• Move the resident to the side of the bed where the Nurse Assistant is standing.

Question 3: 28. When transferring a resident with a mechanical lift (Hoyer lift), the resident's

arms should be:

• Holding the sling.
• On her chest.
• Over her head.
• Dangling at her side.

Answer:

• On her chest.

Question 4: 3. When placing a resident in the lateral position, you promote good body alignment

by placing pillows for support under the:

• Head, abdomen and upper arms
• Head, shoulders and ankles
• Head, upper arm, upper leg and behind the back
• Head, lower back, arms and resident's sides

Answer:

• Head, upper arm, upper leg and behind the back

Question 5: 7. When the Nurse Assistant is moving a resident toward the head of the bed, they

should remove:

• The foot cradle from the bed and place on floor.
• The pillow from under the resident's head and place it against the headboard.
• The bed covers from the resident and fold at the end of the bed.
• Any traction equipment that may be attached to the bed.

Answer:

• The pillow from under the resident's head and place it against the headboard.

Question 6: 27. An example of poor body mechanics is:

• Keeping objects close to the body when lifting them.
• Keeping knees straight when working at the bedside.
• Keeping feet apart to provide a wide base of support.
• Pushing heavy objects rather lifting them.

Answer:

• Keeping knees straight when working at the bedside.

Question 7: 15. Your resident is paralyzed from the waist down (paraplegia) and has maintained good upper body strength. The resident wants to be able to move himself in bed, somewhat, without assistance. Which of the following pieces of equipment might be used for this purpose?

• Gurney
• Gait belt
• Trapeze
• Pillow

Answer:

• Trapeze

Question 8: 24. When ambulating, a resident should be wearing:

• Socks
• Bedroom slippers
• Nonskid shoes
• Shower thongs

Answer:

• Nonskid shoes

Question 9: 16. Two surfaces rub together. This is called:

• Friction
• Shearing
• Pressure
• Ergonomics

Answer:

• Friction

Question 10: 19. Before moving Mr. G up in bed, you need to:

• Put nonskid footwear on him.
• Lock the bed wheels.
• Apply a transfer belt.
• Raise the head of the bed.

Answer:

• Lock the bed wheels

Question 11: 18. When giving bedside care, the bed should be:

• At its highest horizontal level.
• At its lowest horizontal level.
• Level with your waist.
• In Fowler's position.

Answer:

• Level with your waist.

Question 12: 12. Which of the following describes the prone position?

• Lying on the left side with the upper leg flexed.
• Lying on the back with toes pointed toward the foot of the bed.