Mosby's Essentials for Nursing
Assistants Chapter 15, Chapter 16 And
Chapter 17 (Workbook) Test Questions
with Solutions 2026 Updated.
You assist a patient to dangle. Once you get the person to the edge of the mattress, what should
you do?
Select one:
a. Report to the nurse that you have the person dangling.
b. Explain to the person that you will return in 10 minutes to check on them.
c. Stay with the person and provide support at all times.
d. Have the person move the legs back and forth and in circles. - Answer c. Stay with the
person and provide support at all times.
Your patient has dementia. You need to explain what you are going to do before starting a
procedure. Which is INCORRECT?
Select one:
a. Face the person.
b. Speak slowly and clearly.
c. Give all directions as quickly as possible.
d. Divert the person's attention. - Answer c. Give all directions as quickly as possible.
A patient has slid down in the wheelchair. The person cannot assist with re-positioning. To safely
re-position the person
Select one:
a. a mechanical lift is used.
b. 1 worker is needed.
c. 2 workers and an assist device are needed.
d. at least 3 workers are needed. - Answer a. a mechanical lift is used.
Good planning before moving or lifting a person in bed involves the following EXCEPT
Select one:
a. deciding how you will move the person.
b. asking a co-worker to help you.
c. planning how to protect drainage tubes.
, d. doing necessary recording before you complete the task. - Answer d. doing necessary
recording before you complete the task.
You can reduce friction and shearing by
Select one:
a. using a friction-reducing device.
b. using a transfer belt.
c. positioning the person in Fowler's position.
d. sliding the person. - Answer a. using a friction-reducing device.
To promote mental comfort when handling, moving, and transferring a person, do the following
EXCEPT
Select one:
a. explain what you are going to do.
b. do not allow the person to help.
c. screen the person for privacy.
d. keep the person in alignment. - Answer b. do not allow the person to help.
A resident is 90 years old. The person has arthritis. You need to move the person to the side of
the bed. Which method is best?
Select one:
a. A mechanical lift
b. Moving the person in segments
c. The method the person wants to use
d. The method you are most comfortable with - Answer a. A mechanical lift
For safe patient and resident handling, moving, and transfers, the nurse and health team
determine the following EXCEPT
Select one:
a. the person's functional status.
b. what procedure to use.
c. the equipment needed.
d. if family is available to help. - Answer d. if family is available to help.
Before moving, positioning, or transferring a person, you always need to
Select one:
Assistants Chapter 15, Chapter 16 And
Chapter 17 (Workbook) Test Questions
with Solutions 2026 Updated.
You assist a patient to dangle. Once you get the person to the edge of the mattress, what should
you do?
Select one:
a. Report to the nurse that you have the person dangling.
b. Explain to the person that you will return in 10 minutes to check on them.
c. Stay with the person and provide support at all times.
d. Have the person move the legs back and forth and in circles. - Answer c. Stay with the
person and provide support at all times.
Your patient has dementia. You need to explain what you are going to do before starting a
procedure. Which is INCORRECT?
Select one:
a. Face the person.
b. Speak slowly and clearly.
c. Give all directions as quickly as possible.
d. Divert the person's attention. - Answer c. Give all directions as quickly as possible.
A patient has slid down in the wheelchair. The person cannot assist with re-positioning. To safely
re-position the person
Select one:
a. a mechanical lift is used.
b. 1 worker is needed.
c. 2 workers and an assist device are needed.
d. at least 3 workers are needed. - Answer a. a mechanical lift is used.
Good planning before moving or lifting a person in bed involves the following EXCEPT
Select one:
a. deciding how you will move the person.
b. asking a co-worker to help you.
c. planning how to protect drainage tubes.
, d. doing necessary recording before you complete the task. - Answer d. doing necessary
recording before you complete the task.
You can reduce friction and shearing by
Select one:
a. using a friction-reducing device.
b. using a transfer belt.
c. positioning the person in Fowler's position.
d. sliding the person. - Answer a. using a friction-reducing device.
To promote mental comfort when handling, moving, and transferring a person, do the following
EXCEPT
Select one:
a. explain what you are going to do.
b. do not allow the person to help.
c. screen the person for privacy.
d. keep the person in alignment. - Answer b. do not allow the person to help.
A resident is 90 years old. The person has arthritis. You need to move the person to the side of
the bed. Which method is best?
Select one:
a. A mechanical lift
b. Moving the person in segments
c. The method the person wants to use
d. The method you are most comfortable with - Answer a. A mechanical lift
For safe patient and resident handling, moving, and transfers, the nurse and health team
determine the following EXCEPT
Select one:
a. the person's functional status.
b. what procedure to use.
c. the equipment needed.
d. if family is available to help. - Answer d. if family is available to help.
Before moving, positioning, or transferring a person, you always need to
Select one:
