Clinical Skills 2 Practice Questions &
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If a patient reports of low back pain while in the supine position, what modifications can be
made to improve their level of comfort?
a. Place a pillow underneath their lower back
b. Add more pillows underneath their head
c. Place a pillow underneath their knees
d. Place a pillow underneath their thoracic spine - ANS ✔✔c. Place a pillow underneath their
knees
What is the most important safety measure in dependent rolling?
a) Proper body mechanics
b) Rolling the patient toward you
c) Providing a draw sheet for the patient
d) Instructing the patient on preparations prior to rolling - ANS ✔✔b) Rolling the patient toward
you
What is the purpose of flexing at the knees and hips during bed mobility of transfer to a gurney?
a. Being at the same level as the patient
b. Taking stress off of the vertebrae
c. Preventing a slip hazard
d. Taking stress off of the ankle - ANS ✔✔b. Taking stress off of the vertebrae
, Why is it important to move a patient into a short-sitting position, when possible?
a. It makes transfers to other places easier
b. It allows gravity to assist with certain bodily functions and systems
c. It provides relief from areas that are prone to pressure sores in other positions
d. All of the above - ANS ✔✔d. All of the above
What is the minimum amount of supervision/contact the HCP should have with a dependent
patient at all times?
A) 2 hands
B) Within earshot
C) 1 hand
D) Close supervision - ANS ✔✔C) 1 hand
Which technique should NOT be used in a dependent three-person floor to bed transfer?
A. HCP's placed at head, hips, and feet
B. All HCP's should be calling cues to eliminate confusion
C. Bed should be locked and at appropriate height
D. Assess patient prior to performing lift - ANS ✔✔B. All HCP's should be calling cues to
eliminate confusion
Which of the follow is NOT a preparation required for transferring from a bed to a cardiac chair?
A. Remove all obstacles from the area of the transfer
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If a patient reports of low back pain while in the supine position, what modifications can be
made to improve their level of comfort?
a. Place a pillow underneath their lower back
b. Add more pillows underneath their head
c. Place a pillow underneath their knees
d. Place a pillow underneath their thoracic spine - ANS ✔✔c. Place a pillow underneath their
knees
What is the most important safety measure in dependent rolling?
a) Proper body mechanics
b) Rolling the patient toward you
c) Providing a draw sheet for the patient
d) Instructing the patient on preparations prior to rolling - ANS ✔✔b) Rolling the patient toward
you
What is the purpose of flexing at the knees and hips during bed mobility of transfer to a gurney?
a. Being at the same level as the patient
b. Taking stress off of the vertebrae
c. Preventing a slip hazard
d. Taking stress off of the ankle - ANS ✔✔b. Taking stress off of the vertebrae
, Why is it important to move a patient into a short-sitting position, when possible?
a. It makes transfers to other places easier
b. It allows gravity to assist with certain bodily functions and systems
c. It provides relief from areas that are prone to pressure sores in other positions
d. All of the above - ANS ✔✔d. All of the above
What is the minimum amount of supervision/contact the HCP should have with a dependent
patient at all times?
A) 2 hands
B) Within earshot
C) 1 hand
D) Close supervision - ANS ✔✔C) 1 hand
Which technique should NOT be used in a dependent three-person floor to bed transfer?
A. HCP's placed at head, hips, and feet
B. All HCP's should be calling cues to eliminate confusion
C. Bed should be locked and at appropriate height
D. Assess patient prior to performing lift - ANS ✔✔B. All HCP's should be calling cues to
eliminate confusion
Which of the follow is NOT a preparation required for transferring from a bed to a cardiac chair?
A. Remove all obstacles from the area of the transfer
