1. Position and Transfer Group Review PowerPoint Game Hubbs Pre-CNA SP2-AP5

2. Shearing often occurs when a resident is seated in the fowlers position.  True  A resident may slouch or slide down causing shearing.

3. It is not important to check the care plan for the re-positioning schedule for the resident.  False  It is always important to check the care plan

4. It is not important to think through how you should move the resident before you begin.  False  You should always take a moment to think about how you are going to approach the situation before you begin. This will protect yourself and the resident.

5. When transferring a heavy resident; you should always first try to move them yourself and then if you cannot, get help.  False  Always check the care plan, if the resident is heavy you need to have a “buddy” to help you move them.  Remember safety first!

6. A good base of support is the beginning of good body mechanics.  True  This gives you good balance and the correct use of your large muscle groups.

7. Always report observations to the nurse after transferring or positioning a resident.  True  A resident’s condition may change with movement.

8. Bending at the waist is the correct way to help transfer a resident.  False  You should always keep your waist in good alignment.  Squat when transferring or lifting a resident.

9. When using a transfer belt make sure it it loose.  False  It should be snug (only put 3 fingers under it.)

10. As a person ages their skin produces more oil and becomes thicker.  false.  As a person ages their skin tends to become more dry and thin

11. A person can maintain their muscle tone throughout life with a healthy diet and exercise.  true

12. Friction is one of the main causes of pressure sores.  true

13. Pressure sores are usually found on a bony prominence.  True  A bony prominence might be the shoulder blade, hip, knees, ankle, toes, heels, etc.

14. The first sign of a pressure sore is usually pain or discomfort.  False  The first sign of a pressure sore is redness/purple area on the skin.

15. The supine position is lying on your stomach.  False  It is lying on your back

16. The Sims position is sitting up in bed.  False  It is the position on the stomach with the same side arm and leg up.

17. A draw sheet is used to keep a person warm.  False  It is placed under a resident to help move them up in bed.

18. It is up to the CNA if they want to put the bedrails up or not.  False  Check the care plan or ask the resident if he/she would like them up.

19. It is important to reposition a resident every 4 hours.  False  Every 2 hours or check the care plan

20. Independent ambulation (walking) does not cause pressure sores.  True  A person may try to ambulate independently.

21. Friction and Shearing are the same  No  Friction is rubbing  Shearing is the ripping of the tissue and vessels under the skin.

22. It is fine to massage a reddened area.  False  A reddened area is a sign of a pressure sore, do not massage it.

23. The prone position is lying on the back.  False  It is on the stomach.

24. This is the best class I have ever taken at the Hubbs Center.  true