CNA Body Mechanics 2

Question 1

When lifting a heavy object, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Use a wide base of support and bend at the knees

Answer

Bend at the waist

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Keep legs straight and arms extended

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Twist the body to position the object

Question 2

The purpose of using a gait belt is:

Accepted Answer

To provide a secure grip when transferring or ambulating a resident

Answer

To keep the resident's pants up

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To restrict the resident's movement

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To measure the resident's waist size

Question 3

When transferring a resident from bed to wheelchair, the wheelchair should be placed:

Accepted Answer

At a 45-degree angle on the resident's strong side

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At the head of the bed

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Perpendicular to the bed

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At the foot of the bed

Question 4

To prevent back injury, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Get help when moving heavy residents

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Work alone to prove competence

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Rush to complete tasks faster

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Lean over the bed to reach residents

Question 5

When repositioning a resident in bed, the CNA should use:

Accepted Answer

A draw sheet or slide board to reduce friction

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Only their arm strength

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No equipment needed

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The bed rails to pull the resident

Question 6

The base of support refers to:

Accepted Answer

The area between and beneath the feet

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The bed frame

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The wheelchair seat

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The floor surface