Exam 4: Nursa 1105 2026 Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Logrolling - Correct answer-turning the person as a unit, in alignment, with one
motion
Shearing - Correct answer-When skin sticks to a surface while muscles slide in the
direction the body is moving
Friction - Correct answer-the rubbing of one surface against another
Dangling - Correct answer-sitting on the side of the bed
These measures reduce friction and shearing: - Correct 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 - Correct answer-
Person is lifted + transferred w/ full-sling mechanical. Have another staff member
to help.
, Level 4: Total dependance - Correct answer-mechanical lift or friction-reducing
device is used. At least 2 staff members needed to help transfer.
Level 3: Extensive Assistance - Correct answer-mechanical lift or friction-reducing
device + at least 2 staff members
The person weighs less than 200 pounds --> - Correct answer-2-3 staff members
needed + friction-reducing device
Person weighs less than 200 lbs --> - Correct 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 - Correct answer-true
Weight baring status: TT - Correct answer-touch toes
Weight baring status: PWB - Correct answer-partial weight baring
Weight baring status: TWB - Correct 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 - Correct
answer-will ask patient to help with as much as possible. I would also be
explaining the procedure and use assist devices.
Answers Graded A+
Logrolling - Correct answer-turning the person as a unit, in alignment, with one
motion
Shearing - Correct answer-When skin sticks to a surface while muscles slide in the
direction the body is moving
Friction - Correct answer-the rubbing of one surface against another
Dangling - Correct answer-sitting on the side of the bed
These measures reduce friction and shearing: - Correct 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 - Correct answer-
Person is lifted + transferred w/ full-sling mechanical. Have another staff member
to help.
, Level 4: Total dependance - Correct answer-mechanical lift or friction-reducing
device is used. At least 2 staff members needed to help transfer.
Level 3: Extensive Assistance - Correct answer-mechanical lift or friction-reducing
device + at least 2 staff members
The person weighs less than 200 pounds --> - Correct answer-2-3 staff members
needed + friction-reducing device
Person weighs less than 200 lbs --> - Correct 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 - Correct answer-true
Weight baring status: TT - Correct answer-touch toes
Weight baring status: PWB - Correct answer-partial weight baring
Weight baring status: TWB - Correct 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 - Correct
answer-will ask patient to help with as much as possible. I would also be
explaining the procedure and use assist devices.
