Question 1

The charge nurse is orienting a new NAP about the steps of proper body mechanics.Which of the follow statements are correct steps? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid twisting. 
B)  Bend at the knees. 
C)  Tighten stomach muscles as you lift. 
D)  Straighten the legs. 
E)  Keep the weight close to the body. 
A)  Avoid twisting. 
B)  Bend at the knees. 
C)  Tighten stomach muscles as you lift. 
D)  Straighten the legs. 
E)  Keep the weight close to the body.

Question 2

A 225-pound (102-kg) patient is unconscious and needs to be transferred from the bed to the stretcher.Which action is most critical for the nurse to initiate before moving the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obtain a friction-reducing device and at least two other staff members. 
B)  Instruct a nurse to stand at the head of the patient. 
C)  Suspend the intravenous (IV) lines and Foley catheter from the stretcher. 
D)  Wrap the patient in a sheet to prevent injury to the arms and legs. 
A)  Obtain a friction-reducing device and at least two other staff members. 
B)  Instruct a nurse to stand at the head of the patient. 
C)  Suspend the intravenous (IV) lines and Foley catheter from the stretcher. 
D)  Wrap the patient in a sheet to prevent injury to the arms and legs.

Question 3

The nurse is teaching a patient's family how to maintain personal safety and prevent injury when lifting or moving the patient.Which concept does the nurse include in the instructions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carry the weight above the waist. 
B)  Keep the patient close to the mover. 
C)  Bend at the waist for heavy lifting. 
D)  Tighten the stomach and back muscles. 
A)  Carry the weight above the waist. 
B)  Keep the patient close to the mover. 
C)  Bend at the waist for heavy lifting. 
D)  Tighten the stomach and back muscles.

Question 4

The patient will be transferred to the chair an hour after receiving pain medication for the first time.Which activity is most important for the nurse delegate to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Determine the patient's current pain level. 
B)  Record the vital signs before ambulation. 
C)  Position the gait belt around the patient. 
D)  Assist the patient putting on socks. 
A)  Determine the patient's current pain level. 
B)  Record the vital signs before ambulation. 
C)  Position the gait belt around the patient. 
D)  Assist the patient putting on socks.

The charge nurse is orienting a new NAP about the steps of proper body mechanics.Which of the follow statements are correct steps? (Select all that apply.)

A 225-pound (102-kg) patient is unconscious and needs to be transferred from the bed to the stretcher.Which action is most critical for the nurse to initiate before moving the patient?

The nurse is teaching a patient's family how to maintain personal safety and prevent injury when lifting or moving the patient.Which concept does the nurse include in the instructions?

The patient will be transferred to the chair an hour after receiving pain medication for the first time.Which activity is most important for the nurse delegate to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?

Using Evidence in Nursing Practice

Communication and Collaboration

Documentation and Informatics

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Infection Control

Disaster Preparedness

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

Bathing and Personal Hygiene

Care of the Eye and EAR

Promoting Nutrition

Parenteral Nutrition

Pain Management

Promoting Oxygenation

Exercise, Mobility, Immobilization Devices

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Ostomy Care

Preparation for Safe Medication Administration

Nonparenteral Medications

Parenteral Medications

Wound Care and Irrigation

Pressure Injury Prevention and Care

Dressings, Bandages, and Binders

Intravenous Therapy

Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Care

Emergency Measures for Life Support

End-Of-Life Care

Home Care Safety

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Exam 17: Safe Patient Handling

The charge nurse is orienting a new NAP about the steps of proper body mechanics.Which of the follow statements are correct steps? (Select all that apply.)

A 225-pound (102-kg) patient is unconscious and needs to be transferred from the bed to the stretcher.Which action is most critical for the nurse to initiate before moving the patient?

The nurse is teaching a patient's family how to maintain personal safety and prevent injury when lifting or moving the patient.Which concept does the nurse include in the instructions?

The patient will be transferred to the chair an hour after receiving pain medication for the first time.Which activity is most important for the nurse delegate to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?

Using Evidence in Nursing Practice

Communication and Collaboration

Documentation and Informatics

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Infection Control

Disaster Preparedness

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

Bathing and Personal Hygiene

Care of the Eye and EAR

Promoting Nutrition

Parenteral Nutrition

Pain Management

Promoting Oxygenation

Exercise, Mobility, Immobilization Devices

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Ostomy Care

Preparation for Safe Medication Administration

Nonparenteral Medications

Parenteral Medications

Wound Care and Irrigation

Pressure Injury Prevention and Care

Dressings, Bandages, and Binders

Intravenous Therapy

Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Care

Emergency Measures for Life Support

End-Of-Life Care

Home Care Safety

Filters