NURSA 1105 Final Exam | Comprehensive Nursing Fundamentals Review & Study Guide
Logrolling - (ANSWER)turning the person as a unit, in alignment, with one motion
Shearing - (ANSWER)When skin sticks to a surface while muscles slide in the direction the body is
moving
Friction - (ANSWER)the rubbing of one surface against another
Dangling - (ANSWER)sitting on the side of the bed
These measures reduce friction and shearing: - (ANSWER)roll person + use friction-reducing devices (ex:
cotton drawsheets, turning pads + slide sheets)
Explain how you would move or transfer each of the following persons:
A. A male resident with a dependence level 4: Total dependance - (ANSWER)Person is lifted +
transferred w/ full-sling mechanical. Have another staff member to help.
Level 4: Total dependance - (ANSWER)mechanical lift or friction-reducing device is used. At least 2 staff
members needed to help transfer.
Level 3: Extensive Assistance - (ANSWER)mechanical lift or friction-reducing device + at least 2 staff
members
The person weighs less than 200 pounds --> - (ANSWER)2-3 staff members needed + friction-reducing
device
Person weighs less than 200 lbs --> - (ANSWER)at least 3 staff members needed + friction reducing
device
T or F: With a person with arthritis in spine, hips or knees, logrolling is preferred for turning the person -
(ANSWER)true
, NURSA 1105 Final Exam | Comprehensive Nursing Fundamentals Review & Study Guide
Weight baring status: TT - (ANSWER)touch toes
Weight baring status: PWB - (ANSWER)partial weight baring
Weight baring status: TWB - (ANSWER)total/full weight baring
Explain how you would move or transfer each of the following persons:
B. A female resident with a dependence level 2: Limited assistance - (ANSWER)will ask patient to help
with as much as possible. I would also be explaining the procedure and use assist devices.
After moving a person, what observations do you need to report and record? - (ANSWER)-who helped
you w. procedure
-how much help person needed
-how person tolerated procedure
-how you positioned the person
-complaints of pain/discomfort
Why are assist devices used to move persons up in bed? - (ANSWER)shearing + friction is reduced, also
person is moved more evenly
You are moving a resident in segments. Which part of the person's body do you need to move first? -
(ANSWER)Upper part of body
Log-rolling is used to turn the following persons:
a. older person w/ arthritic spines/knees
b. person recovering from hip fractures
c. person w/ spinal cord injuries
d. person recovering from spinal cord injuries
e. all the above - (ANSWER)e. all the above
Logrolling - (ANSWER)turning the person as a unit, in alignment, with one motion
Shearing - (ANSWER)When skin sticks to a surface while muscles slide in the direction the body is
moving
Friction - (ANSWER)the rubbing of one surface against another
Dangling - (ANSWER)sitting on the side of the bed
These measures reduce friction and shearing: - (ANSWER)roll person + use friction-reducing devices (ex:
cotton drawsheets, turning pads + slide sheets)
Explain how you would move or transfer each of the following persons:
A. A male resident with a dependence level 4: Total dependance - (ANSWER)Person is lifted +
transferred w/ full-sling mechanical. Have another staff member to help.
Level 4: Total dependance - (ANSWER)mechanical lift or friction-reducing device is used. At least 2 staff
members needed to help transfer.
Level 3: Extensive Assistance - (ANSWER)mechanical lift or friction-reducing device + at least 2 staff
members
The person weighs less than 200 pounds --> - (ANSWER)2-3 staff members needed + friction-reducing
device
Person weighs less than 200 lbs --> - (ANSWER)at least 3 staff members needed + friction reducing
device
T or F: With a person with arthritis in spine, hips or knees, logrolling is preferred for turning the person -
(ANSWER)true
, NURSA 1105 Final Exam | Comprehensive Nursing Fundamentals Review & Study Guide
Weight baring status: TT - (ANSWER)touch toes
Weight baring status: PWB - (ANSWER)partial weight baring
Weight baring status: TWB - (ANSWER)total/full weight baring
Explain how you would move or transfer each of the following persons:
B. A female resident with a dependence level 2: Limited assistance - (ANSWER)will ask patient to help
with as much as possible. I would also be explaining the procedure and use assist devices.
After moving a person, what observations do you need to report and record? - (ANSWER)-who helped
you w. procedure
-how much help person needed
-how person tolerated procedure
-how you positioned the person
-complaints of pain/discomfort
Why are assist devices used to move persons up in bed? - (ANSWER)shearing + friction is reduced, also
person is moved more evenly
You are moving a resident in segments. Which part of the person's body do you need to move first? -
(ANSWER)Upper part of body
Log-rolling is used to turn the following persons:
a. older person w/ arthritic spines/knees
b. person recovering from hip fractures
c. person w/ spinal cord injuries
d. person recovering from spinal cord injuries
e. all the above - (ANSWER)e. all the above
