Question

1. a draw - sheet is used to (a) make changing the bottom bed - sheet easier (b) help residents sleep better (c) reposition residents without causing shearing (d) prevent urinary incontinence 10. logrolling is (a) a way to measure the weight of a resident who is bed - bound (b) one way to record vital signs for a resident who cannot get out of bed easily (c) moving a resident as a unit without disturbing alignment (d) a special method of bed - making 11. dangling is (a) lying in the supine position (b) doing a few sit - ups in bed to get used to the upright position (c) elevating a resident’s feet with pillows (d) a way to help a resident regain balance before standing up 12. a resident in the fowler’s position is (a) in a semisitting position (b) lying flat on his back (c) in a left side - lying position (d) lying on his stomach 13. which of the following statements is true of working with residents in wheelchairs? (a) before transferring a resident, the na should make sure the wheelchair is unlocked and movable. (b) the na should check the resident’s alignment in the chair after a transfer is complete. (c) to fold a standard wheelchair, the na should turn it upside down to make the seat flatten. (d) all residents will need their na to transfer them to their wheelchairs.

Explanation:

1. A draw - sheet is used to make changing the bottom bedsheet easier as it allows for easier manipulation and movement during bed - making procedures.
2. Logrolling is moving a resident as a unit without disturbing alignment to prevent injury during movement, especially for those with spinal or musculoskeletal issues.
3. Dangling is a way to help a resident regain balance before standing up. It involves having the resident sit on the edge of the bed to adjust to the upright position.
4. A resident in the Fowler's position is in a semisitting position, which can aid in breathing, digestion, etc.
5. When working with residents in wheelchairs, the NA should check the resident's alignment in the chair after a transfer is complete to ensure comfort and safety.

Answer:

1. A. Make changing the bottom bedsheet easier
2. C. Moving a resident as a unit without disturbing alignment
3. D. A way to help a resident regain balance before standing up
4. A. In a semisitting position
5. B. The NA should check the resident's alignment in the chair after a transfer is complete