HARTMAN'S NURSING ASSISTANT
CARE: CHAPTER 9-HEALTHY HUMAN
BODY & CHAPTER 10 - POSITIONING,
TRANSFERS, AND AMBULATION
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Respiration consists of: -Answer-Inspiration and expiration.
The respiratory system is made up of: -Answer-Trachea, bronchi, lungs.
Which of the following is part of using proper body mechanics? -Answer-The nursing
assistant should push when possible, rather than lifting.
Which of the following statements is true of positioning? -Answer-NAs should check
residents' skin each time they are repositioned.
How often should bed-bound residents be repositioned? -Answer-At least every two
hours.
How often should residents in wheelchairs be repositioned? -Answer-At least every
hour.
A resident who is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders supported by a
pillow is in the position. -Answer-Supine position.
A resident who is lying on either her left or her right side is in the: -Answer-Lateral
position.
When using a transfer belt, the NA should: -Answer-Place it over the resident's
clothing.
When transferring residents who have a strong side and a weak side, the NA should
plan the move so that: -Answer-The stronger side moves first.
Dangling means: -Answer-Sitting up with legs over side of bed.
What should a nursing assistant do if a resident's walker seems too short for the
resident to use properly? -Answer-The NA should inform the nurse.
Which of the following is true of mechanical lifts? -Answer-Mechanical lifts prevent
injury.
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to: -Answer-Widen her
stance and bring the resident's body close to her.
CARE: CHAPTER 9-HEALTHY HUMAN
BODY & CHAPTER 10 - POSITIONING,
TRANSFERS, AND AMBULATION
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Respiration consists of: -Answer-Inspiration and expiration.
The respiratory system is made up of: -Answer-Trachea, bronchi, lungs.
Which of the following is part of using proper body mechanics? -Answer-The nursing
assistant should push when possible, rather than lifting.
Which of the following statements is true of positioning? -Answer-NAs should check
residents' skin each time they are repositioned.
How often should bed-bound residents be repositioned? -Answer-At least every two
hours.
How often should residents in wheelchairs be repositioned? -Answer-At least every
hour.
A resident who is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders supported by a
pillow is in the position. -Answer-Supine position.
A resident who is lying on either her left or her right side is in the: -Answer-Lateral
position.
When using a transfer belt, the NA should: -Answer-Place it over the resident's
clothing.
When transferring residents who have a strong side and a weak side, the NA should
plan the move so that: -Answer-The stronger side moves first.
Dangling means: -Answer-Sitting up with legs over side of bed.
What should a nursing assistant do if a resident's walker seems too short for the
resident to use properly? -Answer-The NA should inform the nurse.
Which of the following is true of mechanical lifts? -Answer-Mechanical lifts prevent
injury.
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to: -Answer-Widen her
stance and bring the resident's body close to her.
