Skills and techniques USAHS Midterm Exam Test Questions
and Answers Rated A
what is contact precautions? - ANSWER - - ANSWER -wash hands before and after
used to prevent transmission of infectious agents entering room, wear N-95 respirator (fit test
that are spread by direct or indirect contact with needed), discard mask after leaving room, room
patient or environment. should be private with door remaining closed,
patient should wear mask when transported
when would you use contact precautions? -
ANSWER -excessive wound drainage, Doning PPE order - ANSWER -hand
fecal incontinence, other discharges from body hygiene
with increased risk of transmission gown
mask
eye protection
what are the Contact precautions guidelines? - gloves
ANSWER -wash hands before and after
entering, gloves, gown (when in direct contact
with patient or environment), 3ft between beds Doffing PPE Order - ANSWER -Gloves
and dedicated equipment eye protection
gown
mask
what is droplet precautions? - ANSWER - hand hygeine
used to prevent transmission of pathogens
spread through mucus membranes or close
respiratory contact with respiratory secretions Which cushion is the lowest cost, and has firm
support? - ANSWER -standard foam
what are the guidelines for droplet precaution? -
ANSWER -wash hands before and entering Which cushion is best to use in combination with
room, wear a mask, pt. should have a private the standard foam? - ANSWER -Gel or
room, and pt. should wear a surgical mask memory foam
outside of room
the standard foam is best for individuals with low
what are airborne precautions? - risk of...... - ANSWER -developing pressure
ANSWER -used to prevent transmission of sores
infection agents that remain infectious over long
distance when suspended in air
which cushion is primarily used for support and
positioning? - ANSWER -standard foam
examples of airborne precautions -
ANSWER -chickenpox, measles, TB,
SARS-CoV which cushion is supportive and pliable that
moves with used but keeps them in place? -
ANSWER -Gel
what are the guidelines for airborne precautions?
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and Answers Rated A
conditions? - ANSWER -Standard foam
Which cushion is best used in cased of
advanced skin breakdown and/or for bariatric
users? - ANSWER -Gel+Foam The wheel chair ________ sometimes require an
extension to allow caregivers to maintain a more
upright position when transporting -
which cushion prevents the patient from leaning? ANSWER -hand grips/push handles
- ANSWER -wedge/positioning
_______ aid in safety, pressure reduction and
How would you position a wedge cushion to position for a wheelchair user - ANSWER -
prevent the patient from leaning forward or armrest pads
slouching? - ANSWER -High posterior and
low anterior
______help balance and contain the user in the
wheelchair - ANSWER -armrests
Which cushion is the best for patients with
decreased sensation or history of pressure
sores? - ANSWER -ROHO when transferring a patient, a ______ is typically
removed to create an unobstructed transfer
plane. - ANSWER -side panel
Which cushion would you choose for a 28-year
old male who sustained a SCI at the T-12 level
and has lack of sensation and motor control from the wheelchair seat width is usually the
waist-level down? - ANSWER -ROHO measurement of the ______ between the arm
rests - ANSWER -seat upholstery
Which cushion would you choose for a 55-year
old female in early stage of MS who has poor the ______ is sometimes outfitted with straps to
upright posture and increased forward shoulders help users maintain an upright position when
and thoracic kyphosis? - ANSWER - appropriate - ANSWER -wheelchair back
wedge/positioning upholstery
which cushion would you choose for a 62-year to make transfers easier____ are usually
old female with diabetes mellitus and obesity and removable and swing away - ANSWER -
is developing stage II pressure ulcers on bilateral riggings
ischial tuberosities? - ANSWER -gel
cushion
a _____ that is too high or too low can cause
discomfort and can put more pressure on your
which cushion would you choose for a 78-year joints - ANSWER -footplate
old female recovering from a UTI after staying at
the hospital for 1 week with no other underlying
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and Answers Rated A
what is contact precautions? - ANSWER - - ANSWER -wash hands before and after
used to prevent transmission of infectious agents entering room, wear N-95 respirator (fit test
that are spread by direct or indirect contact with needed), discard mask after leaving room, room
patient or environment. should be private with door remaining closed,
patient should wear mask when transported
when would you use contact precautions? -
ANSWER -excessive wound drainage, Doning PPE order - ANSWER -hand
fecal incontinence, other discharges from body hygiene
with increased risk of transmission gown
mask
eye protection
what are the Contact precautions guidelines? - gloves
ANSWER -wash hands before and after
entering, gloves, gown (when in direct contact
with patient or environment), 3ft between beds Doffing PPE Order - ANSWER -Gloves
and dedicated equipment eye protection
gown
mask
what is droplet precautions? - ANSWER - hand hygeine
used to prevent transmission of pathogens
spread through mucus membranes or close
respiratory contact with respiratory secretions Which cushion is the lowest cost, and has firm
support? - ANSWER -standard foam
what are the guidelines for droplet precaution? -
ANSWER -wash hands before and entering Which cushion is best to use in combination with
room, wear a mask, pt. should have a private the standard foam? - ANSWER -Gel or
room, and pt. should wear a surgical mask memory foam
outside of room
the standard foam is best for individuals with low
what are airborne precautions? - risk of...... - ANSWER -developing pressure
ANSWER -used to prevent transmission of sores
infection agents that remain infectious over long
distance when suspended in air
which cushion is primarily used for support and
positioning? - ANSWER -standard foam
examples of airborne precautions -
ANSWER -chickenpox, measles, TB,
SARS-CoV which cushion is supportive and pliable that
moves with used but keeps them in place? -
ANSWER -Gel
what are the guidelines for airborne precautions?
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, Skills and techniques USAHS Midterm Exam Test Questions
and Answers Rated A
conditions? - ANSWER -Standard foam
Which cushion is best used in cased of
advanced skin breakdown and/or for bariatric
users? - ANSWER -Gel+Foam The wheel chair ________ sometimes require an
extension to allow caregivers to maintain a more
upright position when transporting -
which cushion prevents the patient from leaning? ANSWER -hand grips/push handles
- ANSWER -wedge/positioning
_______ aid in safety, pressure reduction and
How would you position a wedge cushion to position for a wheelchair user - ANSWER -
prevent the patient from leaning forward or armrest pads
slouching? - ANSWER -High posterior and
low anterior
______help balance and contain the user in the
wheelchair - ANSWER -armrests
Which cushion is the best for patients with
decreased sensation or history of pressure
sores? - ANSWER -ROHO when transferring a patient, a ______ is typically
removed to create an unobstructed transfer
plane. - ANSWER -side panel
Which cushion would you choose for a 28-year
old male who sustained a SCI at the T-12 level
and has lack of sensation and motor control from the wheelchair seat width is usually the
waist-level down? - ANSWER -ROHO measurement of the ______ between the arm
rests - ANSWER -seat upholstery
Which cushion would you choose for a 55-year
old female in early stage of MS who has poor the ______ is sometimes outfitted with straps to
upright posture and increased forward shoulders help users maintain an upright position when
and thoracic kyphosis? - ANSWER - appropriate - ANSWER -wheelchair back
wedge/positioning upholstery
which cushion would you choose for a 62-year to make transfers easier____ are usually
old female with diabetes mellitus and obesity and removable and swing away - ANSWER -
is developing stage II pressure ulcers on bilateral riggings
ischial tuberosities? - ANSWER -gel
cushion
a _____ that is too high or too low can cause
discomfort and can put more pressure on your
which cushion would you choose for a 78-year joints - ANSWER -footplate
old female recovering from a UTI after staying at
the hospital for 1 week with no other underlying
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