HandwashingJuly 16, 2020 Published by Angela Firestone at July 16, 2020 Categories Uncategorized Tags 665 Safe Transfers Name 1 / 10 Most workplace injuries suffered by Nursing Assistants are the result of lifting, pulling, pushing, holding, carrying, and turning clients. True. False. 2 / 10 Smoking and being overweight increase your risk of suffering a back injury. True. False. 3 / 10 Understanding and using good body mechanics can prevent most injuries. True. False. 4 / 10 It's best to tighten your abdominal muscles and hold your breath during transfers. True. False. 5 / 10 A client who cannot bear weight or sit unsupported should transfer with... A "Stand Assist" lift. A "Hoyer" lift. Two caregivers with arms locked under the hips and shoulders. A stretcher. 6 / 10 All mechanical lifts are the same. If you can work one - you can work them all. True. False. 7 / 10 To move a client up in bed alone, all these conditions should be met, EXCEPT: The client should be smaller than you. The client should be asleep. The client should be predictable and able to follow directions. The client should be able to help in some way. 8 / 10 A "No Lift" policy means you have to leave your client in bed all day. True. False. 9 / 10 Regular exercise, stretching, and good posture can help protect you from a serious back injury. True. False. 10 / 10 Pull in your ________ muscles and tighten your ________ at the same time to creat a muscle "girdle" that supports your lower back Check Your score is Share1 Angela Firestone Related postsJuly 16, 2020HandwashingRead moreJuly 16, 2020Reporting and DocumentationRead moreJuly 16, 2020Dealing with Family MembersRead more
