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1. which of the following is part of using proper body mechanics: the nursing
assistant should push when possible rather than lifting
2. which of the following statements is true of positioning: nas should check
residents skin each time they are repositioned
3. how often should bed bound residents be repositioned: at least every two
hours
4. how often should residents in wheelchairs be repositioned: at least every
hour
5. a resident who is lying on either her left or her right side is in the ......
position: lateral
6. a resident who has her head and shoulders elevated and is in a semi sitting
poisition ( 45-60 degrees) is in .... position: fowlers
7. a resident who is lying on her stomach with her arms at her sides is in the
. ....... position: prone
8. a resident who is lying on her left side with her upper knee flexed and raised
toward the chest is in the ........ position: sims
9. a resident who is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders support-
ed by a pillow is in the ........ position: supine
10. dangling means: sitting up with legs over side of bed
11. when using a transfer belt the na should: place it over the residents clothing
12. when transferring residents who have a strong side and a weak side the
na should plan the move so that: the weaker side moves first
13. which of the following is true of mechanical lifts: mechanical lifts prevent
injury
14. if a resident starts to fall the best thing an na can do is to: widen her stance
and bring the residents body close to her
15. which of the following canes have four rubber tipped feet: quad cane
16. when a resident can walk he or she is: ambulating
17. how should a resident use a cane to aid ambulation: place the cane about
six inches in front of his stronger leg
18. what should a nursing assistant do if a residents walker seems to short for
the resident to use properly: the na should inform the nurse
CHAPTER 10 CNA EXAM
