Question

1. when using a transfer belt, the na should

place it underneath the residents clothing
place it around the residents shoulders
place it around the residents chest
place it over the residents clothing

1. when transferring a resident from a bed into a wheelchair, where should the wheelchair be placed?

on the stronger side
on the weaker side
on the left side
on the affected side

1. which of the following is an example of an activity of daily living (adl)?

praying
eating
reading
talking to a family member

1. if a resident start to fall, the best thing an na can do is to

catch the resident under the arms to stop the fall
widen her stance and bring the residents body close to her
lock her knees

Explanation:

1. When using a transfer belt, it should be placed around the resident's waist over the clothing for safety and ease - of - use.
2. When transferring a resident from bed to wheelchair, placing the wheelchair on the stronger side allows the resident to use their stronger muscles to assist in the transfer.
3. Eating is a basic activity of daily living (ADL) as it is essential for survival and maintaining health.
4. If a resident starts to fall, widening the stance and bringing the resident's body close helps to support the resident and reduce the risk of injury for both the resident and the nursing assistant (NA).

Answer:

1. Place it over the resident's clothing
2. On the stronger side
3. Eating
4. Widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her