Question 1

What is the site of the most common strain injury acquired by the nurse when working?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trapezius muscle group 
B)  Thoracic muscle group 
C)  Lumbar muscle group 
D)  Thigh muscle group 
A)  Trapezius muscle group 
B)  Thoracic muscle group 
C)  Lumbar muscle group 
D)  Thigh muscle group

Question 2

A nurse instructs a nursing assistant about moving older adult patients in bed. When should the nurse intervene when observing the nursing assistant perform a return demonstration?

Accepted Answer

A)  The nursing assistant is using simple language. 
B)  The nursing assistant is avoiding jerky movements. 
C)  The nursing assistant is avoiding sudden movements. 
D)  The nursing assistant is pulling the patient across bed linens. 
A)  The nursing assistant is using simple language. 
B)  The nursing assistant is avoiding jerky movements. 
C)  The nursing assistant is avoiding sudden movements. 
D)  The nursing assistant is pulling the patient across bed linens.

Question 3

The nurse counsels the immobilized patient in regard to prevention of muscle atrophy and contractures. What will the nurse be sure to include when counseling this patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  The need for additional calcium 
B)  The need for additional protein 
C)  The need for some type of exercise 
D)  The need for a special protective bed 
A)  The need for additional calcium 
B)  The need for additional protein 
C)  The need for some type of exercise 
D)  The need for a special protective bed

Question 4

The LPN/LVN assists a patient into the semi-Fowler position per physician order. What would indicate that this patient is in the correct position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient is leaning over the bedside table 
B)  Head of bed is at a 30-degree angle 
C)  Knee is drawn toward the chest 
D)  Arms are flexed toward the head 
A)  Patient is leaning over the bedside table 
B)  Head of bed is at a 30-degree angle 
C)  Knee is drawn toward the chest 
D)  Arms are flexed toward the head

Question 5

The nurse instructs a nursing assistant to use large muscle groups when lifting. What is the rationale for this instruction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Workers' compensation claims will be prevented 
B)  Big muscles work more effectively 
C)  It guarantees no muscle strain 
D)  It distributes workload more evenly 
A)  Workers' compensation claims will be prevented 
B)  Big muscles work more effectively 
C)  It guarantees no muscle strain 
D)  It distributes workload more evenly

Exam 8: Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility

What is the site of the most common strain injury acquired by the nurse when working?

A nurse instructs a nursing assistant about moving older adult patients in bed. When should the nurse intervene when observing the nursing assistant perform a return demonstration?

The nurse counsels the immobilized patient in regard to prevention of muscle atrophy and contractures. What will the nurse be sure to include when counseling this patient?

The LPN/LVN assists a patient into the semi-Fowler position per physician order. What would indicate that this patient is in the correct position?

The nurse instructs a nursing assistant to use large muscle groups when lifting. What is the rationale for this instruction?

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