HARTMAN'S NURSING ASSISTANT
CARE: CHAPTER 9-HEALTHY HUMAN
BODY & CHAPTER 10 - POSITIONING,
TRANSFERS, AND AMBULATION
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A resident who has her head and shoulders elevated and is in a semi-sitting position
(45 to 60 degrees) is in the: -Answer-Fowler's position.
One way a nursing assistant can help with normal changes of aging related to the
integumentary system is to: -Answer-Keep bed linens wrinkle-free.
What is one way nursing assistants can assist residents with normal changes of
aging related to the urinary system? -Answer-NAs should offer frequent trips to the
bathroom.
Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system? -Answer-It supplies
food, oxygen, and other substances cells need.
Respiration consists of: -Answer-Inspiration and expiration.
The respiratory system is made up of: -Answer-Trachea, bronchi, lungs.
Which of the following is part of using proper body mechanics? -Answer-The nursing
assistant should push when possible, rather than lifting.
Which of the following statements is true of positioning? -Answer-NAs should check
residents' skin each time they are repositioned.
How often should bed-bound residents be repositioned? -Answer-At least every two
hours.
How often should residents in wheelchairs be repositioned? -Answer-At least every
hour.
A resident who is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders supported by a
pillow is in the position. -Answer-Supine position.
A resident who is lying on either her left or her right side is in the: -Answer-Lateral
position.
When using a transfer belt, the NA should: -Answer-Place it over the resident's
clothing.
CARE: CHAPTER 9-HEALTHY HUMAN
BODY & CHAPTER 10 - POSITIONING,
TRANSFERS, AND AMBULATION
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A resident who has her head and shoulders elevated and is in a semi-sitting position
(45 to 60 degrees) is in the: -Answer-Fowler's position.
One way a nursing assistant can help with normal changes of aging related to the
integumentary system is to: -Answer-Keep bed linens wrinkle-free.
What is one way nursing assistants can assist residents with normal changes of
aging related to the urinary system? -Answer-NAs should offer frequent trips to the
bathroom.
Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system? -Answer-It supplies
food, oxygen, and other substances cells need.
Respiration consists of: -Answer-Inspiration and expiration.
The respiratory system is made up of: -Answer-Trachea, bronchi, lungs.
Which of the following is part of using proper body mechanics? -Answer-The nursing
assistant should push when possible, rather than lifting.
Which of the following statements is true of positioning? -Answer-NAs should check
residents' skin each time they are repositioned.
How often should bed-bound residents be repositioned? -Answer-At least every two
hours.
How often should residents in wheelchairs be repositioned? -Answer-At least every
hour.
A resident who is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders supported by a
pillow is in the position. -Answer-Supine position.
A resident who is lying on either her left or her right side is in the: -Answer-Lateral
position.
When using a transfer belt, the NA should: -Answer-Place it over the resident's
clothing.
