Chapter 18 Safely Moving the Person

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

a. Explain to the person what you are going to do

You need to reposition a person in the chair. Which is correct? a. Follow the nurse's directions and the care plan. b. Pull the person up from behind. c. Use a transfer belt. d. Ask the person what to do.

a. Follow the nurse's directions and the care plan.

Two surfaces rub together. This is: a. Friction b. Shearing c. Ergonomics d. Pressure

a. Friction

When moving a person up in bed, be sure to support the person's a. Head b. Hands c. Knees d. Feet

a. Head

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? a. Moving the person in segments b. Using an assist device c. Logrolling d. Moving the person with the assist of a co-worker

a. Moving the person in segments

You are going to transfer a resident from the wheelchair back to bed. Where should you position the wheelchair? a. On the person's strong side b. On the person's weak side c. Where it was when the person was transferred from the bed to the wheelchair d. Wherever the person prefers

a. On the person's strong side

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

a. Tell the nurse

When transferring a person: 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

a. The person's strong side moves first

Moving the person from one place to another is: a. A transfer b. Logrolling c. Lifting d. Handling

a. a transfer

You can reduce friction and shearing by: a. Rolling the person b. Using a transfer belt c. Positioning the person in Fowler's position d. Sliding the person

a. rolling the person

A resident has slid down in bed. Her skin sticks to the bed while her muscles move down. This is: a. Shearing b. Friction c. Ergonomics d. Logrolling

a. shearing

How many workers are needed to safely logroll a person? a. Just 1 b. 2 or 3 c. 3 or 4 d. At least 4

b. 2 or 3

How many workers are needed to safely transfer a person using a mechanical lift? a. Just 1 b. At least 2 c. At least 3 d. At least 4

b. At least 2

A resident is 80 years old. He weighs 195 pounds and is weak. How many workers are needed to move him up in bed? a. Just 1 b. At least 2 and a friction-reducing device c. At least 3 and a friction-reducing device d. At least 4

b. At least 2 and a friction-reducing device

To prevent falls during transfers, wheelchair, bed, shower chair, and stretcher wheels must: a. Be fully inflated b. Be locked c. Not squeak d. Be clean

b. Be locked

Friction and shearing can lead to: a. Back injuries b. Infection and pressure ulcers c. Poor posture and body mechanics d. Difficulty breathing

b. Infection and pressure ulcers

A person is turned as a unit, in alignment, with one motion. This is: a. Body mechanics b. Logrolling c. Ergonomics d. Safety

b. Logrolling

A resident has weakness on her left side. You are transferring her from the bed to the wheelchair. Where should you position the wheelchair? a. Next to the bed on her left side b. Next to the bed on her right side c. At the foot of the bed d. At the head of the bed

b. Next to the bed on her right side

A mechanical lift is used to transfer a patient to the wheelchair. Before using the lift, you need to: a. Clean it b. Read the manufacturer's instructions c. Apply a transfer belt d. Apply an assist device

b. Read the manufacturer's instructions

Older persons are at risk for shearing. Which measure will protect the person from pain and injury? a. Ask the family member to assist you. b. Use a friction-reducing device when moving the person. c. Pull the person quickly toward you. d. Move the person on your own.

b. Use a friction-reducing device when moving the person.

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

b. lock the wheels

A resident is recovering from spinal surgery. You need to reposition the person onto her right side. What procedure should you use? a. Moving the person in segments b. Using an assist device c. Logrolling d. Using a mechanical lift

c. Logrolling

To prevent work-related injuries, OSHA recommends: 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

c. Manual lifting be eliminated whenever possible

A transfer belt is not needed to transfer a resident from the bed to a chair. For the transfer, how should you hold onto the person? a. Have the person put her arms around your waist. b. Have the person put her arms around your neck. c. Place your hands under the person's arms and around her shoulder blades. d. Hold the person's weak arm while she supports herself with her strong arm.

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

When moving a person in segments, what do you move first? a. The legs and feet b. The middle of the body c. The upper part of the body d. The head

c. The upper part of the body

The nursing center has a new mechanical lift. Which statement is correct? 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. You need to be trained in its use.

You need to move a resident up in bed. To reduce bending and reaching: a. Use a lift sheet b. Use a transfer belt c. Raise the bed for body mechanics d. Lock the bed wheels

c. raise the bed for body mechanics

Older persons have fragile bones and joints. To prevent injury when moving these persons, you should do which of the following? a. Move the person as quickly as possible. b. Request for help if you start to struggle. c. Move the person in one movement. d. Keep the person in good alignment.

d. Keep the person in good alignment.

For a bed to wheelchair transfer, the person needs to wear: a. Slippers b. Socks c. Panty hose d. Non-skid footwear

d. Non-skid footwear

When logrolling a person, you must a. Make sure the bed is in the Fowler's position b. Lower the bed to the lowest level c. Make sure that both bed rails are up d. Turn the person as a unit, in alignment, with one motion

d. Turn the person as a unit, in alignment, with one motion

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

d. You stand behind the wheelchair.