ITN - UNIT 1 Questions and Answers 100% Correct
ABC's of body mechanics? correct answer Alignement
Balance
Coordination
Examples of uncaring behaviour correct answer Dismissive of clients needs
Scaring them
Lack of consideration
Bad attitude
How do you feed a patient with dysphagia? correct answer Give enough time to chew (10-15s)
Observe two swallows between mouthfuls
Adam's Apple should be going up and down
Offer empty spoonfuls to simulate swallowing
Avoid hovering the next spoonful of food
Lots of encouragement
How do you go downstairs with crutches correct answer position the crutches as if walking; start with
weight on the uninjured leg and crutches on the same level; put crutches on the first step; put weight on
the crutch handles and transfer unaffected extremity to the step where crutches are placed; repeat;
"down with the bad"
How do you go upstairs with crutches correct answer position the crutches as if walking; place the
strong leg on the first step and put weight on it; pull the weak leg up and move the crutches up to the
first step; repeat; "up with the good"
How do you put on PPE correct answer 1. gown
2. mask
3. goggles
, 4. gloves
How do you remove PPE equipment? correct answer 1st - Gloves
HAND HYGIENE
2nd - Gown
HAND HYGIENE
3rd - Protective eyewear
4th - MASK
HAND HYGIENE
How often should you change a pt position correct answer Every 2h
Ideal crutch height correct answer 3 fingers width below the axilla or 1-2 inches
Ideal walker size correct answer Handbar just below the clients waist, elbows slightly flexed
Name devices to promote correct body alignment correct answer - pillows
- mattresses
- adjustable beds
- trapeze bar
- foot board
Name the 5 people associated with the theories of caring correct answer Swanson
Benner & Wrubel
Watson
Roach
Leininger
Watson's theory on caring correct answer - caring is central to nursing
ABC's of body mechanics? correct answer Alignement
Balance
Coordination
Examples of uncaring behaviour correct answer Dismissive of clients needs
Scaring them
Lack of consideration
Bad attitude
How do you feed a patient with dysphagia? correct answer Give enough time to chew (10-15s)
Observe two swallows between mouthfuls
Adam's Apple should be going up and down
Offer empty spoonfuls to simulate swallowing
Avoid hovering the next spoonful of food
Lots of encouragement
How do you go downstairs with crutches correct answer position the crutches as if walking; start with
weight on the uninjured leg and crutches on the same level; put crutches on the first step; put weight on
the crutch handles and transfer unaffected extremity to the step where crutches are placed; repeat;
"down with the bad"
How do you go upstairs with crutches correct answer position the crutches as if walking; place the
strong leg on the first step and put weight on it; pull the weak leg up and move the crutches up to the
first step; repeat; "up with the good"
How do you put on PPE correct answer 1. gown
2. mask
3. goggles
, 4. gloves
How do you remove PPE equipment? correct answer 1st - Gloves
HAND HYGIENE
2nd - Gown
HAND HYGIENE
3rd - Protective eyewear
4th - MASK
HAND HYGIENE
How often should you change a pt position correct answer Every 2h
Ideal crutch height correct answer 3 fingers width below the axilla or 1-2 inches
Ideal walker size correct answer Handbar just below the clients waist, elbows slightly flexed
Name devices to promote correct body alignment correct answer - pillows
- mattresses
- adjustable beds
- trapeze bar
- foot board
Name the 5 people associated with the theories of caring correct answer Swanson
Benner & Wrubel
Watson
Roach
Leininger
Watson's theory on caring correct answer - caring is central to nursing
