Question 1

What is considered to be the minimum number of hours of daily activity necessary to prevent the negative consequences of immobility?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 hours 
B) 4 hours 
C) 6 hours 
D) 8 hours 
A) 2 hours 
B) 4 hours 
C) 6 hours 
D) 8 hours

Question 2

The 125-lb nurse is preparing to lift a heavy object.What is the maximum amount of weight considered safe for the nurse to lift?

Accepted Answer

A) 75 lb 
B) 50 lb 
C) 100 lb 
D) 125 lb 
A) 75 lb 
B) 50 lb 
C) 100 lb 
D) 125 lb

Question 3

A newly hired group of graduate practical/vocational nurses are attending orientation at a long-term care facility.What information will be included regarding considerations of mobility and the older adult? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) The skin of older adults is more fragile and susceptible to injury. 
B) Always support older adults under the soft tissue when moving them in bed. 
C) Weakness and hypertension are common signs and symptoms noted in an older adult on bed rest. 
D) Aging tends to result in loss of flexibility and joint mobility. 
E) Older adults sometimes become fearful when hydraulic lifts are used for transfers. 
A) The skin of older adults is more fragile and susceptible to injury. 
B) Always support older adults under the soft tissue when moving them in bed. 
C) Weakness and hypertension are common signs and symptoms noted in an older adult on bed rest. 
D) Aging tends to result in loss of flexibility and joint mobility. 
E) Older adults sometimes become fearful when hydraulic lifts are used for transfers.

Question 4

The most common cause of musculoskeletal disorders in nurses involves a movement that requires the nurse to ________ and lift at the same time.

Accepted Answer

twist
The motion of twisting a

Question 5

The nurse is performing passive range of motion (ROM)for the patient.How will the nurse move the joint through ROM?

Accepted Answer

A) The fullest extent. 
B) Place the joint in normal position. 
C) The point of pain. 
D) Relax the patient. 
A) The fullest extent. 
B) Place the joint in normal position. 
C) The point of pain. 
D) Relax the patient.

Exam 8: Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility

What is considered to be the minimum number of hours of daily activity necessary to prevent the negative consequences of immobility?

The 125-lb nurse is preparing to lift a heavy object.What is the maximum amount of weight considered safe for the nurse to lift?

A newly hired group of graduate practical/vocational nurses are attending orientation at a long-term care facility.What information will be included regarding considerations of mobility and the older adult? (Select all that apply.)

The most common cause of musculoskeletal disorders in nurses involves a movement that requires the nurse to ________ and lift at the same time.

The nurse is performing passive range of motion (ROM)for the patient.How will the nurse move the joint through ROM?

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