review questions for final

true

T/F: An easy way to reduce risk of injury is simply to reduce clutter: keep the floor free form cords, rugs, litter and spills.

false (Policy addressing plans for evacuation during an emergency)

T/F: Clearly labeled emergency exits are required in hospitals, so it is not as important to know the evacuation routes in the event of an emergency, just head toward the nearest exit.

false (should be available, accessible, and ready for use)

T/F: Emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers and first aid kits should be kept with the nurses, since they are the ones who will provide emergency care.

true

T/F: Equipment used for treatment must be stable and stored out of the way when not in use.

false (in most states, some legal protection is provided for those who cause additional when emergency care is provided)

T/F: In most states, there are no laws to protect a health care provider if they cause additional injury or trauma when providing emergency care.

false (Management is responsible for developing safety education and awareness for employees)

T/F: It is management's job to make sure that areas are free from clutter and there is adequate space to maneuver equipment to avoid bumping or injuring patients.

false (Patients who are cognitively impaired need close attention and care)

T/F: It is ok to leave a patient unattended if they are cognitively intact. If they are not cognitively intact, it is ok to leave them only if they are in a restraint device.

true

T/F: It is our job to routinely check equipment to make sure it is working properly.

true

T/F: Only properly trained personnel can provide skilled patient care.

false (Policy for process/procedure for infection control & handling of toxic material)

T/F: Therapists typically don't use hazardous material and therefore, this is a policy/procedure that we are not responsible to know about.

true

T/F: You should crisscross leg strap between a patient's legs before attaching the Hoyer sling to the lift.

true

T/F: best practice is to have your treatment supplies ready and set up before the patient arrives

false

T/F: if a patient is capable of independently weight bearing through their LE, a use of a Hoyer lift is indicated.

true

T/F: you need to consider the amount a caregiver is able to lift when determine if a lift should be used.

false (40-60 seconds)

T/F: you need to wash your hands for a minimum of 30 seconds before and after treating a patient to rescue the spread of infection

diagonal with one hand on posterior shoulder and one on posterior hip

hand placement for a stand pivot transfer without an assistive device should be which of the following: - diagonal with one hand on posterior shoulder and one on posterior hip - both hands on patient's shoulders - both hands under the patient's bottom - diagonal with one hand on anterior shoulder and one hand on posterior hip

88/60

what blood pressure reading would be considered hypotension? - 110/70 - 88/60 - 120/80 - 95/69

anterior pelvic tilt

what movement helps to scoot to he front of the set in preparing to stand up? - anterior pelvic tilt - posterior pelvic tilt - pulling on the therapist's hands - bending forward at the hips

cross them over their chest

what should a patient do with their arms while positions in the Hoyer sling? - hold onto the straps of the Hoyer sling - hold them above their head - cross them over their chest

manual wheelchair

what type of wheelchair is typically propelled by using both arms to push? - manual wheelchair - power wheelchair - transport wheelchair - tilt in space wheelchair

back injuries

when lifting something heavy, proper body mechanics will help prevent: - back injuries - crushing your fingers - needing assistance - rotator cuff injury

level to one another and at 90 degree angle

when setting up a stand pivot transfer the two surfaces should be positioned how? - level to one another and at 90 degree angle - 90 degree angle and standard height - level to one another and as close as you need to move - level surfaces and the width of a walker away

150/98

which blood pressure reading would be considered hypertension? - 123/80 - 150/98 - 90/70 - 130/77

drowsiness

which is NOT a potential cause of a false high BP reading? - anxiety - drowsiness - exercise - cuff is too small

85%

which is considered a LOW pulseox O2 level reading that would require a patient to receive supplemental oxygen? - 90% - 95% - 85% - 92%

middle

which part of a bed, mat, or exam table should you line the patient up with before lowering them onto the surface during a Hoyer lift? Top Middle Bottom

all of the above

you should avoid taking BP on limbs with: - shunts - fractures - IVs - all of the above