Question 1

Good body mechanics involve which of the following?&#10;A) Good posture and balance&#10;B) Using muscles in your chest and back&#10;C) Using the muscles in your back and lower arms&#10;D) A narrow base of support

Accepted Answer

Good body mechanics involve maintaining good posture and balance to ensure safety and prevent injury, especially when lifting or moving objects. This helps distribute the weight evenly and reduces strain on any one part of the body.

Question 2

To use good body mechanics, you should do which of the following?&#10;A) Have a narrow base of support.&#10;B) Twist your body at the waist.&#10;C) Bend at the waist.&#10;D) Face the direction of your work.

Accepted Answer

Facing the direction of your work helps in maintaining proper alignment and reduces the risk of strain or injury, which is a key principle of good body mechanics.

Question 3

Which is a cause of back disorders?&#10;A) Good body mechanics&#10;B) Good physical condition&#10;C) Bending or twisting while lifting&#10;D) Facing the direction of your work

Accepted Answer

C) Bending or twisting while lifting can strain the muscles and ligaments in the back, leading to back disorders.

Question 4

According to OSHA, which of the following activities are related to back injuries?&#10;A) Moving a person who is independent&#10;B) Asking a person to step on the scales&#10;C) Bending to bathe a person or to change linens&#10;D) Using a mechanical lift and following the manufacturer's instructions

Accepted Answer

Activities that involve bending, such as bathing a person or changing linens, can lead to back injuries, especially if proper body mechanics are not used.

Question 5

Before repositioning a person, you need which of the following information from the nurse and the care plan?&#10;A) What their code status is?&#10;B) What diet the person is on?&#10;C) When to wash your hands?&#10;D) What skin care measures and exercises to perform?

Accepted Answer

Before repositioning a person, it is essential to know what skin care measures and exercises to perform to ensure the person's safety and well-being. This information is typically included in the care plan and may be provided by a nurse or other healthcare professional.

Question 6

Before repositioning a person, you need which of the following information from the nurse and the care plan?&#10;A) When to complete hand hygiene?&#10;B) What positioning devices to use?&#10;C) When to change or straighten linens?&#10;D) What room the resident belongs in?

Accepted Answer

Positioning devices are specified in the care plan and by the nurse to ensure the safety and comfort of the person being repositioned.

Question 7

Which position requires one to lie face down, and therefore may be difficult to tolerate by older persons?&#10;A) Fowler's position&#10;B) The supine position&#10;C) The dorsal recumbent position&#10;D) The prone position

Accepted Answer

The prone position requires one to lie face down, which can be challenging for older persons to tolerate due to potential discomfort and difficulty in maintaining this position for extended periods.

Question 8

Which position is more comfortable for most older persons?&#10;A) Fowler's position&#10;B) The supine position&#10;C) The squatting position&#10;D) Sims' position

Accepted Answer

Fowler's position, which involves the patient being seated in a semi-upright sitting position (typically at a 45-60 degree angle), is generally more comfortable for older persons. This position can facilitate easier breathing and better comfort, especially for those with respiratory issues, compared to lying flat on their back (supine), squatting, or being in Sims' position (lying on the side with the knee and thigh drawn upward toward the chest).

Question 9

A resident is positioned in a chair. Which will provide good alignment?&#10;A) The person slouches.&#10;B) The person's back and buttocks are not able to touch the back of the chair.&#10;C) The person's feet are flat on the floor.&#10;D) The backs of the person's knees are against the edge of the seat.

Accepted Answer

Having the person's feet flat on the floor ensures proper support and alignment, promoting comfort and reducing the risk of pressure sores or discomfort.

Question 10

Older persons have fragile bones and joints. To prevent injury when moving these persons, do which of the following?&#10;A) Move the person as quickly as possible.&#10;B) Only ask for help if you feel you need it.&#10;C) Move the person carefully.&#10;D) Keep the person in a curved alignment.

Accepted Answer

Moving older persons carefully is essential to prevent injury due to their fragile bones and joints. Quick movements, improper alignment, and moving without assistance when needed can all increase the risk of harm.

Question 11

For safe resident handling, moving, and transfers, the nurse and health team determine which of the following?&#10;A) The resident's preference&#10;B) How long it will take&#10;C) The equipment needed&#10;D) If family is available to help

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

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?&#10;A) Having the resident assist you&#10;B) Moving the person in segments&#10;C) The method the person wants to use&#10;D) The method you are most comfortable with

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Question 13

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?&#10;A) Whether the person is awake or asleep&#10;B) What are the resident's areas of weakness&#10;C) When to wash your hands&#10;D) How to protect the person's privacy

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Question 14

You are going to transfer a resident from the wheelchair to the toilet. Which statement is correct?&#10;A) The person needs elevated lowered toilet seat.&#10;B) The person uses the grab bars by the toilet for support.&#10;C) The wheelchair is positioned in front of the toilet.&#10;D) The wheelchair brakes are unlocked.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

After the resident finishes eliminating, before transferring back to the wheelchair, you need to:&#10;A) assist with wiping, perineal care, flushing, and handwashing.&#10;B) apply a transfer belt and position the wheelchair for a safe transfer.&#10;C) ask what the person observed about the urine and/or bowel movement.&#10;D) practice hand hygiene.

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Question 16

Stretchers are used to transfer which of the following persons?&#10;A) Are incontinent&#10;B) Are tired&#10;C) Must stay in a seated position&#10;D) Are seriously ill

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Deck 15: Body Mechanics and Safe Resident Handling, Moving, and Transfers