When turning a resident toward herself, the NA should

When turning a resident toward herself, the NA should

• A. Begin with the resident in the prone position
• B. Raise the head of the bed
• C. Move the resident's body in stages from the legs toward the head
• D. Roll the resident's body as one unit

Answer: (D)

Turning a resident toward herself is best accomplished by rolling the body as a single unit. This keeps the spine, neck, and head aligned and prevents twisting, which reduces the risk of injury to the resident and minimizes skin shear from sliding against the bed. It also helps maintain an open airway and steady circulation during movement. To do this safely, the aide uses a turning method (often with a turning sheet or other assistive device) so the shoulders, hips, and legs move together in one smooth motion, with the top knee positioned in front of the bottom leg for balance. Starting from a position that requires rolling only parts of the body or adjusting the head of the bed can cause unnecessary twisting or sliding and is not as safe.

Turning a resident toward herself is best accomplished by rolling the body as a single unit. This keeps the spine, neck, and head aligned and prevents twisting, which reduces the risk of injury to the resident and minimizes skin shear from sliding against the bed. It also helps maintain an open airway and steady circulation during movement.

To do this safely, the aide uses a turning method (often with a turning sheet or other assistive device) so the shoulders, hips, and legs move together in one smooth motion, with the top knee positioned in front of the bottom leg for balance. Starting from a position that requires rolling only parts of the body or adjusting the head of the bed can cause unnecessary twisting or sliding and is not as safe.