Mrs. Hall is very large. She is also weak and disoriented. You are
assigned to transfer her to the chair. You should
A. Use the mechanical lift by yourself
B. Ask another assistant to help you
C. Quickly lift the patient under the arms
D. Tell the patient she must stay in bed – – ✔ ✔ ✔ Correct Answer > Correct Answer > b. Ask another
assistant to help you
Which of the following is an example of direct contact?
A. Inhaling a pathogen
B. Touching a patient
C. Touching a bedpan
D. Removing gloves – – ✔ ✔ ✔ Correct Answer > Correct Answer > b. Touching a patient
Proper body alignment is
A. Positioning the patient in a state of flexion
B. Maintaining the patient in a state of extension
C. Keeping the patient in a position of function
D. Positioning the patient so the toes point downward – – ✔ ✔ ✔ Correct Answer > Correct Answer >
c. Keeping the patient in a position of function
When moving a dependent patient in bed,
A. Always have two or three other people to assist
B. Use the mechanical lift whenever possible
C. Perform this procedure by yourself
D. Use a sheet to lift and turn the patient – – ✔ ✔ ✔ Correct Answer > Correct Answer > d. Use a
sheet to lift and turn the patient
When using the fire extinguisher, always
A. Aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire
B. Point the extinguisher toward the top of the flames
C. Hold the extinguisher steady, with as little movement as possible
D. Leave the pin in place – – ✔ ✔ ✔ Correct Answer > Correct Answer > a. Aim the extinguisher at the
base of the fire
