Question 1

Acute _______________ syndrome occurs in the extremities,especially the legs,where a sheath of inelastic fascia partitions blood vessel,nerve,and muscle tissue.

Accepted Answer

compartment
Acute compartment syndrome occurs in the extremities,especially the legs,where a sheath of inelastic fascia partitions blood vessel,nerve,and muscle tissue.

Question 2

How should the nurse assist the patient with moving when pain is anticipated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Be supportive.
B)  Apply heat before moving them.
C)  Administer medication before ambulation.
D)  Obtain assistance if the patient is heavy. C

Question 3

What should the nurse do to protect his or her back when lifting or moving a patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lowering the height of the bed
B)  Holding the back straight with locked knees
C)  Bending knees and hips
D)  Getting the patient to the side of the bed C

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The nurse receives a patient from the recovery room following total hip replacement surgery.What will the nurse include when assessing neurovascular status on this patient? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Pupils
B)  Pain
C)  Sensation
D)  Color
E)  Skin temperature

Question 7

The nurse is educating a patient on ways to regain the ability to perform ADLs and maintain normal physiologic activities.What will the nurse relay as a requirement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strength
B)  Wellness
C)  Alertness
D)  Mobility

Question 8

What should the nurse do to reduce the effort of moving a heavy object?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bring the feet close together and flex the knees.
B)  Keep the back straight and bend at the waist.
C)  Widen the base of support in the direction of movement.
D)  Broaden the base of support and twist toward the direction of movement.

Question 9

The nurse instructs a unlicensed assistive personnel 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.

Question 10

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

Question 11

Where should the nurse place the load when carrying heavy objects?

Accepted Answer

A)  In a low position
B)  To the side of the body
C)  Close to the body midline
D)  With another's assistance

Question 12

Place the initial nursing activities in priority order for preparing to move a patient.Put a comma and space between each answer choice (A,B,C,D,etc.).
A)Explain procedure.
B)Preform hand hygiene.
C)Prepare patient.
D)Introduce self.
E)Identify patient.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Place the initial nursing activities in priority...

Question 13

What profession has the highest workers' compensation claim rates of any occupation or industry?

Accepted Answer

A)  Firefighters
B)  Truck drivers
C)  Law enforcement
D)  Nursing personnel

Question 14

What is the term for range of motion (ROM)when it is performed by the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assisted
B)  Passive
C)  Active
D)  Coordinated

Question 15

What implementation might the nurse use to improve safety during a transfer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weighing the patient first
B)  Using a transfer belt
C)  Putting shoes on the patient
D)  Supporting a flaccid arm

Question 16

Continuous ___________________ motion machines flex and extend joints to mobilize them passively without the strain of active exercises.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Continuous ___________________ motion machines flex and extend...

Question 17

The LPN/LVN assists a patient into the semi-Fowler's position per health care provider 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

Question 18

To maintain a wide base of support,the nurse should stand with the feet separated by the distance of _______ width apart.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To maintain a wide base of support,the...

Question 19

The nurse is performing passive range-of-motion exercises on a patient following a traumatic injury.What is the number of times the nurse should move each joint when performing passive range-of-motion (ROM)exercises?

Accepted Answer

A)  Three
B)  Four
C)  Five
D)  Six

Question 20

When a fall occurs,the nurse should document the incident and initiate a(n)___________ report.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a fall occurs,the nurse should document...

Exam 8: Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility