Question 1

You have received a patient from the nursing floor who needs to be transferred by way of a hydraulic lift.The patient arrives at the medical imaging department on a cart without a transfer sling.To proceed with a safe lift,you should

Accepted Answer

A)   set up the patient in a transfer sling and start the lift.
B)   roll the patient over onto a transfer sling.
C)   improvise using a sheet as a transfer sling.
D)   call the nursing floor and return the patient to be placed on a sling.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

All of the following are true of good lifting mechanics except

Accepted Answer

A)   do most of the lifting with your legs and keep your back stationary.
B)   extend your reach beyond the center of gravity to broaden your arm coverage.
C)   stand with your feet far apart to broaden your base of support.
D)   ensure your center of gravity is over your base of support.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

All of the following are true of a two-person lift except

Accepted Answer

A)   the stronger person should lift the patient's torso.
B)   it is used for cart-to-table transfers.
C)   ask the patient to cross their arms over their chest.
D)   the person lifting the torso is in charge of the commands and process.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D) B

Question 4

When moving a patient to or from a stretcher,

Accepted Answer

A)   have the patient hold the stretcher from moving.
B)   lock the stretcher securely against the examination table.
C)   raise the head-end of the stretcher to prevent orthostatic hypotension.
D)   protect the stretcher with positioning sponges.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

A sudden drop in a patient's blood pressure caused by standing or sitting upright is called

Accepted Answer

A)   hypertension.
B)   static hypotension.
C)   orthostatic hypotension.
D)   recumbent hypotension.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

All of the following are related except

Accepted Answer

A)   assisted standing pivot.
B)   standby assist.
C)   log roll assist.
D)   hydraulic lift.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

When moving a patient from a cart to the radiographic table,it would be appropriate to

Accepted Answer

A)   ask the patient how much he or she can help with the transfer.
B)   permit the patient to sit up so you can determine their degree of alertness.
C)   allow the patient to safely help with the transfer as much as he or she is able.
D)   ask the patient how much he or she can help with the transfer and allow the patient to safely help with the transfer as much as he or she is able.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

The human body's center of gravity

Accepted Answer

A)   is in the region of the thoraco-lumbar area.
B)   should be over the base of support for safe lifting.
C)   is best positioned at an angle to your base of support for quicker lifting.
D)   is the same between genders.E) None of the above
F) A) and D) B

Question 9

When lifting patients,it is important to

Accepted Answer

A)   lift with your back and save your leg strength.
B)   twist at the waist to improve your center of gravity.
C)   use the strong muscles of your upper arms to improve lifting ergonomics.
D)   keep your back stationary and lift with your legs.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

As you enter a patient's room to perform a portable examination,you notice the patient sleeping on her side with one leg over the other with the knees bent.This patient is in the _____ position.

Accepted Answer

A)   Fowler
B)   recumbent
C)   Sims
D)   None of the above are correct.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to a radiographic table,

Accepted Answer

A)   position the wheelchair at a 90-degree angle to the table.
B)   allow the patient to help with the transfer if it is safe based upon their capabilities.
C)   do not let the patient do any weight-bearing movements.
D)   break the transfer into a series of simultaneous movements and commands.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

If a patient cannot assist with a cart-to-table transfer,

Accepted Answer

A)   a draw sheet or transfer assist device should be used.
B)   ask one other colleague to help you do the lifting.
C)   disregard the transfer and do a portable examination with the patient on the cart.
D)   None of the above are appropriate.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

When performing a two-person lift of a patient from a wheelchair,it is important to

Accepted Answer

A)   ask the patient to put his or her arms up over his or her head.
B)   lift the patient over the arm rest of the wheelchair.
C)   bend over from the back and lift the patient's legs with your partner.
D)   lift the patient as a unit,with his or her arms crossed and legs straight.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

After successfully completing a safe hydraulic lift of a large patient,the imaging professional should

Accepted Answer

A)   remove the transfer sling and send it to laundry for cleaning.
B)   keep the patient in the hydraulic lift and return him or her to the floor.
C)   return the patient in a wheelchair with the transfer sling under the patient.
D)   return the patient to the floor on a cart with the sling draped alongside the cart.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   When lifting stand as close as possible to whatever you are lifting.
B)   Keep your feet very wide apart and your back arched when lifting.
C)   Urinary catheters should be clamped before moving patients,to prevent retrograde flow of urine.
D)   When lifting patients,keep your back flexible and let your strong arm muscles carry the load.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

When positioning a patient in a rolling motion transfer,

Accepted Answer

A)   always move the patient toward you.
B)   ask the patient which way he or she wants to be rolled.
C)   roll the patient toward his or her weak side.
D)   never roll a patient because it creates postural hypotension.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

For efficient and safe patient transfers and handling,the imaging professional should

Accepted Answer

A)   use mobility muscles for posture.
B)   use red postural muscles for support.
C)   narrow the stance and close your fists for extra strength.
D)   keep the knees straight and taut and lift from the shoulders.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

According to the U.S.Department of Labor,one of the most common work-related injuries resulting in lost work time and disability is

Accepted Answer

A)   strains,sprains,and musculoskeletal injuries.
B)   needle sticks with uncapped needles.
C)   electrical shocks from poorly insulated electronic devices.
D)   emotional exhaustion from working high stress patient care areas.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

The purpose of a patient transfer is to

Accepted Answer

A)   make arrangements for the patient to be moved to another nursing unit.
B)   safely move a patient from one area to another.
C)   provide for the patient's hospital bill to be deducted from his or her banking institution.
D)   make delivery arrangements for the patient's personal belongings.E) None of the above
F) B) and C) B

Question 20

Mobility muscles differ from stability muscles in that

Accepted Answer

A)   stability muscles are located in the knees and ankles.
B)   mobility muscles are located in the arms and legs.
C)   stability muscles are involved in digestion and body homeostasis.
D)   mobility muscles provide postural support.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 13: Safe Patient Movement and Handling Techniques

You have received a patient from the nursing floor who needs to be transferred by way of a hydraulic lift.The patient arrives at the medical imaging department on a cart without a transfer sling.To proceed with a safe lift,you should

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

All of the following are true of good lifting mechanics except

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

All of the following are true of a two-person lift except

Correct AnswerverifiedB

When moving a patient to or from a stretcher,

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A sudden drop in a patient's blood pressure caused by standing or sitting upright is called

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

All of the following are related except

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

When moving a patient from a cart to the radiographic table,it would be appropriate to

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The human body's center of gravity

Correct AnswerverifiedB

When lifting patients,it is important to

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

As you enter a patient's room to perform a portable examination,you notice the patient sleeping on her side with one leg over the other with the knees bent.This patient is in the _____ position.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to a radiographic table,

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

If a patient cannot assist with a cart-to-table transfer,

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

When performing a two-person lift of a patient from a wheelchair,it is important to

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

After successfully completing a safe hydraulic lift of a large patient,the imaging professional should

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following statements is true?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

When positioning a patient in a rolling motion transfer,

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

For efficient and safe patient transfers and handling,the imaging professional should

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

According to the U.S.Department of Labor,one of the most common work-related injuries resulting in lost work time and disability is

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The purpose of a patient transfer is to

Correct AnswerverifiedB

Mobility muscles differ from stability muscles in that

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
B

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
B

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
B

Correct Answer
verified