Mr. Bailey Intro Test One
Health care workers frequently suffer _____injuries because of improper lifting or moving of patients
and/or objects. - (correct Answer) - back
Good body mechanics include: - (correct Answer) - •balance
•alignment
•proper movement
Balance - (correct Answer) - • Stable Base of support
•Having a broad base of support ... - (correct Answer) - Wider helps you move hevier objects
When balance is off... - (correct Answer) - Center of Gravity is not position over base of support
•...center of gravity. - (correct Answer) - A hypothetical point at which all the mass appears to be
concentrated.
A body is stable when? - (correct Answer) - Its center of gravity is over its base of support
When balance is off... - (correct Answer) - The center of gravity is not over the bodies base of support
Body weight is usually centered... - (correct Answer) - around the pelvic area
Lifting an object ... - (correct Answer) - changes your bodie center of gravity
Alignment - (correct Answer) - Pivot with your feet and avoid twisting with your back
The majority of lifting should be done with? - (correct Answer) - your leg muscles
The second major muscle group that should be used in lifting - (correct Answer) - abdominal muscles
Back Muscles are? - (correct Answer) - Stablity Muscles not lifting muscles
Use __________ and __________ movements while lifting heavy objects - (correct Answer) - Smooth
and Steady
If a patient must stand or sit for an examination - (correct Answer) - Let them rest before precding
further
Orthostatic Hypotension - (correct Answer) - Sudden drop in Blood Pressure because of move out of Bed
You Must Determine________Before moving a patient - (correct Answer) - The Patient's ability to beat
weight on their legs before helping
you should ______ as oposed to _____ - (correct Answer) - push as oppsed to pull
First step in every transfer - (correct Answer) - Make sure the Patient understands the transfer
procedure!!!!
, 2nd Step in every transfer procedure!!!! - (correct Answer) - To make sure everything is clear including x-
ray tube check for IVs and other items that make need to be moved before the patient is moved
3rd Step in transfer - (correct Answer) - Is always lock wheels on stretcher or wheel chair this must
become second nature.
If a board is being used - (correct Answer) - have the Patient roll over oppisite the table and slide the
board underneath as far as possible
In a four person transfer where are the four people - (correct Answer) - One at the head one and the foot
one on either side
2 person transfer - (correct Answer) - One oppisite side of the stretcher to push one to pull.....Again
wheels must be locked and the person oppisite the stretcher is making sure it doesnt move....
Lower _____of the siderails and place the stretcher against the x-ray table. & Lock the wheels of the
stretcher. - (correct Answer) - one
If the patient can move without assistance... - (correct Answer) - Always be very close by with a hand at
their elbow
It is recommended ____ people take part in s stretche transfer - (correct Answer) - 4
Always begin...A transfer by - (correct Answer) - Letting the Patient know what is going to happen
When transferring a patient on a sheet... - (correct Answer) - make sure the patient is centered on the
sheet it is rolled up close to the body and griped by the rolls
IV lines, oxygen tubing, and urinary catheters ... - (correct Answer) - must be moved prior to the patient
being moved....and will be out of the way and wont be pulled out during transfer
urinary catheters - (correct Answer) - must always be flowing lower than the bladder to prevent return
flow.
The move should be coordinated ... - (correct Answer) - Always go on the count of Three
Slide boards should aways be used in _____ postion - (correct Answer) - Supine postions
When using a slide board... - (correct Answer) - Always keep the patients body aligned
Most slide boards are? - (correct Answer) - radiolucent....Xray waves can travel through them
In Wheel Chair Transfer First step - (correct Answer) - Always explain the transfer to the patient
In Wheel Chair Transfer patient should always have on - (correct Answer) - slippers or slide resistant
socks on.
Instability results when? - (correct Answer) - The center of gravity moves beyond the boundaries of the
base.
Place the chair parallel or ______ to the table, lock the wheels, and lift the footrest out of the way. -
(correct Answer) - 45 degrees
Health care workers frequently suffer _____injuries because of improper lifting or moving of patients
and/or objects. - (correct Answer) - back
Good body mechanics include: - (correct Answer) - •balance
•alignment
•proper movement
Balance - (correct Answer) - • Stable Base of support
•Having a broad base of support ... - (correct Answer) - Wider helps you move hevier objects
When balance is off... - (correct Answer) - Center of Gravity is not position over base of support
•...center of gravity. - (correct Answer) - A hypothetical point at which all the mass appears to be
concentrated.
A body is stable when? - (correct Answer) - Its center of gravity is over its base of support
When balance is off... - (correct Answer) - The center of gravity is not over the bodies base of support
Body weight is usually centered... - (correct Answer) - around the pelvic area
Lifting an object ... - (correct Answer) - changes your bodie center of gravity
Alignment - (correct Answer) - Pivot with your feet and avoid twisting with your back
The majority of lifting should be done with? - (correct Answer) - your leg muscles
The second major muscle group that should be used in lifting - (correct Answer) - abdominal muscles
Back Muscles are? - (correct Answer) - Stablity Muscles not lifting muscles
Use __________ and __________ movements while lifting heavy objects - (correct Answer) - Smooth
and Steady
If a patient must stand or sit for an examination - (correct Answer) - Let them rest before precding
further
Orthostatic Hypotension - (correct Answer) - Sudden drop in Blood Pressure because of move out of Bed
You Must Determine________Before moving a patient - (correct Answer) - The Patient's ability to beat
weight on their legs before helping
you should ______ as oposed to _____ - (correct Answer) - push as oppsed to pull
First step in every transfer - (correct Answer) - Make sure the Patient understands the transfer
procedure!!!!
, 2nd Step in every transfer procedure!!!! - (correct Answer) - To make sure everything is clear including x-
ray tube check for IVs and other items that make need to be moved before the patient is moved
3rd Step in transfer - (correct Answer) - Is always lock wheels on stretcher or wheel chair this must
become second nature.
If a board is being used - (correct Answer) - have the Patient roll over oppisite the table and slide the
board underneath as far as possible
In a four person transfer where are the four people - (correct Answer) - One at the head one and the foot
one on either side
2 person transfer - (correct Answer) - One oppisite side of the stretcher to push one to pull.....Again
wheels must be locked and the person oppisite the stretcher is making sure it doesnt move....
Lower _____of the siderails and place the stretcher against the x-ray table. & Lock the wheels of the
stretcher. - (correct Answer) - one
If the patient can move without assistance... - (correct Answer) - Always be very close by with a hand at
their elbow
It is recommended ____ people take part in s stretche transfer - (correct Answer) - 4
Always begin...A transfer by - (correct Answer) - Letting the Patient know what is going to happen
When transferring a patient on a sheet... - (correct Answer) - make sure the patient is centered on the
sheet it is rolled up close to the body and griped by the rolls
IV lines, oxygen tubing, and urinary catheters ... - (correct Answer) - must be moved prior to the patient
being moved....and will be out of the way and wont be pulled out during transfer
urinary catheters - (correct Answer) - must always be flowing lower than the bladder to prevent return
flow.
The move should be coordinated ... - (correct Answer) - Always go on the count of Three
Slide boards should aways be used in _____ postion - (correct Answer) - Supine postions
When using a slide board... - (correct Answer) - Always keep the patients body aligned
Most slide boards are? - (correct Answer) - radiolucent....Xray waves can travel through them
In Wheel Chair Transfer First step - (correct Answer) - Always explain the transfer to the patient
In Wheel Chair Transfer patient should always have on - (correct Answer) - slippers or slide resistant
socks on.
Instability results when? - (correct Answer) - The center of gravity moves beyond the boundaries of the
base.
Place the chair parallel or ______ to the table, lock the wheels, and lift the footrest out of the way. -
(correct Answer) - 45 degrees
