AHS 127 Ch 22 Nursing Assistant
Skills correctly answered to pass
Transferring Patients on a Stretcher - correct answer ✔✔1. Walk on the right side of the hall
2. Watch for cross traffic at doorways & intersections
3. Move slowly whenever possible
Pressure ulcers - correct answer ✔✔Also called decubitus ulcer, pressure sore, or bedsore
A benefit of positioning,, turning, moving & transferring patients - correct answer ✔✔Prevent
ulcers
First sign of a pressure ulcer - correct answer ✔✔Is red or blue-gray skin
Patients confined to bed must be turned every_________. - correct answer ✔✔2 hours
Closed bed - correct answer ✔✔Is made after the patient is discharged
How to make a closed bed - correct answer ✔✔Align the wide hem of the top sheet even with
the top edge of the mattress.
Which way should the open end of the pillow case be facing? - correct answer ✔✔Should be
facing the door
Skills correctly answered to pass
Transferring Patients on a Stretcher - correct answer ✔✔1. Walk on the right side of the hall
2. Watch for cross traffic at doorways & intersections
3. Move slowly whenever possible
Pressure ulcers - correct answer ✔✔Also called decubitus ulcer, pressure sore, or bedsore
A benefit of positioning,, turning, moving & transferring patients - correct answer ✔✔Prevent
ulcers
First sign of a pressure ulcer - correct answer ✔✔Is red or blue-gray skin
Patients confined to bed must be turned every_________. - correct answer ✔✔2 hours
Closed bed - correct answer ✔✔Is made after the patient is discharged
How to make a closed bed - correct answer ✔✔Align the wide hem of the top sheet even with
the top edge of the mattress.
Which way should the open end of the pillow case be facing? - correct answer ✔✔Should be
facing the door
