Ambulation
Wheelchair Transfer and Transport
Basic Bed Positions
Range of Motion
100

If a resident falls while ambulating, what do you do? 

What is safety assisting them to the floor 

100

When moving a resident, which closest side should the wheelchair be positioned? 

What is strong side

100

What do you place on the bed to prevent shearing? 

What is draw sheet

100

Where should Range of Motion exercises be more effectively performed? 

What is in a bed 

200

Which side should the resident hold onto when using their cane?

What is strong side

200

When performing a 2 person transfer, where should the CNA’s be positioned? 

What is on each side of the resident

200

What is Fowlers Position? 

What is resident sitting up with the head up at a 60-90 degree angle

200

What is the meaning of abduction?

What is movement away from the body 

300

What should be the first step when ambulating a resident? 

What is checking the care plan

300

To prepare for a wheelchair transfer the nursing assistant should? 

What is inspect wheelchair for safety and condition?

300

What position should a resident be when they just had joint replacement?

What is supine position 

300

What are the 2 types of ROM?

What is Active and Passive 

400

What are the body movements/positioning that CNA’s should use to ambulate a resident without hurting themselves?

What is good body mechanics 

400

When lifting and/ or moving a resident, what should you look for? 

What is dizziness, unsteadiness, shortness of breathe, signs of irritated skin  

400

What is Hemiplegia? 

What is half of the body paralyzed 

400

When preforming Range of Motions, what is flexion?  

What is bending a body part 

500

What are the physically effects of immobility of circulatory system? 

What is the increase workload of the heart 

500

When assisting a resident to the wheelchair, what safety device is used? 

What is gait belt 

500

What are the proper positioning when moving a resident to the side?

What is pillow adjustments 

500

What are the types of joint replacements?

What is hip, shoulder, wrist