Patient Care Fundamentals Chapter 10

Which of the following is part of using proper body mechanics?

• A The nursing assistant should twist her back when carrying objects.
• B The nursing assistant should push when possible, rather than lifting.
• C The nursing assistant should use a narrow base of support.
• D The nursing assistant should lift with her back, not her legs.

Which of the following statements is true of positioning?

• A Residents will not need help getting into comfortable positions or changing positions.
• B Constant pressure on an area helps prevent skin problems.
• C NAs should check residents’ skin each time they are repositioned.
• D Bed-bound residents should be repositioned every three hours.

How often should bed-bound residents be repositioned?

• A At least every two hours
• B once per shift
• C twice a day
• D At least every 3 hours

How often should residents in wheelchairs be repositioned?

• A At least every hour
• B At least every two hours
• C At least every three hours
• D At least every four hours

A resident who is lying on either her left or her right side is in the _______ position.

• A Sims'
• B Fowler's
• C Prone
• D Lateral

A resident who has her head and shoulders elevated and is in a semi-sitting position (45 to 60 degrees) is in the ________ position.

• A Sims'
• B Fowler's
• C Prone
• D Supine

A resident who is lying on her stomach with her arms at her sides is in the ________ position.

• A Sims'
• B Fowler's
• C Prone
• D Supine

A resident who is lying on her left side with her upper knee flexed and raised toward the chest is in the ________ position.

• A Sims'
• B Fowler's
• C Prone
• D Supine

A resident who is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders supported by a pillow is in the ________ position.

• A Sims'
• B Fowler's
• C Prone
• D Supine

Dangling means

• A Sitting up with legs over side of bed
• B Sitting up in chair with feet on floor
• C Lying in bed with feet over side of bed
• D Hanging both arms over chair rests