NRSG 101 Final Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
the following that are required when using a slider sheet to boost a client. - CORRECT ANSWER -
-Cooperative, or not have responsive or resistive behaviours
-Able to follow directions and be alert
-Able to assist to move up in bed with no more than minimal assistance
Soaker pads are repositioning devices.
Select one:
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER - False
Placement of the slider sheet on the bed is slippery side... - CORRECT ANSWER - down
When not in use, .... the sides of the slider sheet in under mattress. - CORRECT ANSWER - tuck
What is the purpose of a Point of Care Risk Assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Patient/client/resident safety
-Work safety
What are the four areas of risk that should be checked - CORRECT ANSWER - -environment
-resident
-worker
-care plan
When assessing the environment, what factors would you consider? - CORRECT ANSWER --
proper equipment
-sufficient space to perform task
,Mr. X enjoys sitting in his wheelchair for breakfast. When entering the resident's room, Mr. X is confused
and is resistant to getting up. The ADL sheet says that Mr. X requires minimal assistance to transfer.
Should you proceed with the task? - CORRECT ANSWER - no
Put the steps in order for assessing a patient's/client's/resident's physical capabilities - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Pt can follow directions
-Pt can boost themselves in bed
-Pt can turn in bed
-Pt can remain sitting balance
-Pt can lean forward and lift buttocks off bed
-Pt can actively walk on the spot
If care cannot be provided safely right now, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER - -Report
patient/client/resident changes by following your facility's reporting process
-See if care can be provided in a safer way (i.e., ceiling lift for now then talk to your supervisor about an
alternative care plan)
The purpose of the Safe Client Handling policy is to safely move residents while minimizing the risk of
injury to healthcare workers and residents when providing care. - CORRECT ANSWER - true
If a client's status condition and status has changed, stop and select the safest method for mobilization and
report to Nursing/designate or do not proceed and report to Nursing/designate. - CORRECT
ANSWER - true
Mobilization - CORRECT ANSWER - moving
transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - to move from one place to another could use CTL
ambulation - CORRECT ANSWER - the act of walking w/ or w/out assitance
Bed Repositioning - CORRECT ANSWER - *Original bed position:*
•lowest level possible
, •head of bed elevated (cardiac/pulmonary issues)
*To Reposition:*
•raise bed
•temporarily flatten bed
•use slide/draw sheet (hold at waist level)
•Use legs to do lifting
•Step and slide
number 1 health intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER - hand washing
changes in the older adult - CORRECT ANSWER - Loss of elasticity
Reduced sebum production
More skin folds (lack of proper hygiene can cause bacterial infections, and ulcers)
Lower body temperature
Changes in family dynamic (retirement, lack of motor skills, grandchildren, and deaths)
Issues with having to rely on a care aid (loss of independence)
Cognitive changes (dementia, depression, delirium)
Elder abuse and ageism (psychosocial)
Sexuality and misconceptions with that
what can cause increased falls risk - CORRECT ANSWER - Dehydration
Motor vehicle accidents
Elder abuse
Infection presenting differently
Co-morbidity
Depression
Restraints
Cultural Safety
Questions and CORRECT Answers
the following that are required when using a slider sheet to boost a client. - CORRECT ANSWER -
-Cooperative, or not have responsive or resistive behaviours
-Able to follow directions and be alert
-Able to assist to move up in bed with no more than minimal assistance
Soaker pads are repositioning devices.
Select one:
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER - False
Placement of the slider sheet on the bed is slippery side... - CORRECT ANSWER - down
When not in use, .... the sides of the slider sheet in under mattress. - CORRECT ANSWER - tuck
What is the purpose of a Point of Care Risk Assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Patient/client/resident safety
-Work safety
What are the four areas of risk that should be checked - CORRECT ANSWER - -environment
-resident
-worker
-care plan
When assessing the environment, what factors would you consider? - CORRECT ANSWER --
proper equipment
-sufficient space to perform task
,Mr. X enjoys sitting in his wheelchair for breakfast. When entering the resident's room, Mr. X is confused
and is resistant to getting up. The ADL sheet says that Mr. X requires minimal assistance to transfer.
Should you proceed with the task? - CORRECT ANSWER - no
Put the steps in order for assessing a patient's/client's/resident's physical capabilities - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Pt can follow directions
-Pt can boost themselves in bed
-Pt can turn in bed
-Pt can remain sitting balance
-Pt can lean forward and lift buttocks off bed
-Pt can actively walk on the spot
If care cannot be provided safely right now, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER - -Report
patient/client/resident changes by following your facility's reporting process
-See if care can be provided in a safer way (i.e., ceiling lift for now then talk to your supervisor about an
alternative care plan)
The purpose of the Safe Client Handling policy is to safely move residents while minimizing the risk of
injury to healthcare workers and residents when providing care. - CORRECT ANSWER - true
If a client's status condition and status has changed, stop and select the safest method for mobilization and
report to Nursing/designate or do not proceed and report to Nursing/designate. - CORRECT
ANSWER - true
Mobilization - CORRECT ANSWER - moving
transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - to move from one place to another could use CTL
ambulation - CORRECT ANSWER - the act of walking w/ or w/out assitance
Bed Repositioning - CORRECT ANSWER - *Original bed position:*
•lowest level possible
, •head of bed elevated (cardiac/pulmonary issues)
*To Reposition:*
•raise bed
•temporarily flatten bed
•use slide/draw sheet (hold at waist level)
•Use legs to do lifting
•Step and slide
number 1 health intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER - hand washing
changes in the older adult - CORRECT ANSWER - Loss of elasticity
Reduced sebum production
More skin folds (lack of proper hygiene can cause bacterial infections, and ulcers)
Lower body temperature
Changes in family dynamic (retirement, lack of motor skills, grandchildren, and deaths)
Issues with having to rely on a care aid (loss of independence)
Cognitive changes (dementia, depression, delirium)
Elder abuse and ageism (psychosocial)
Sexuality and misconceptions with that
what can cause increased falls risk - CORRECT ANSWER - Dehydration
Motor vehicle accidents
Elder abuse
Infection presenting differently
Co-morbidity
Depression
Restraints
Cultural Safety
