In order to prevent injury to either self or the client, the nurse is careful to use body mechanics when: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Lifting.
2. Pulling.
3. Pivoting.
4. Twisting.
5. Sitting.
1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: The use of good body mechanics while lifting will decrease the chance of injury.
You might also like to view...
A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old baby with volvulus. The infant's vital signs are as follows: pulse: 118 beats/minute; blood pressure: 78/54 mm Hg; respirations: 42 breaths/minute. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. Assess the infant's abdomen and skin. B. Document the findings in the baby's chart. C. Increase the rate of IV fluid administration. D. Notify the health-care provider immediately.
The nurse is caring for a patient with an arterial monitoring system. The nurse assesses the patient's noninvasive cuff blood pressure to be 70/40 mm Hg
The arterial blood pressure measurement via an intraarterial catheter in the same arm is assessed by the nurse to be 108/70 mm Hg. What is the best action by the nurse? a. Activate the rapid response system. b. Place the patient in Trendelenburg position. c. Assess the cuff for proper arm size. d. Administer 0.9% normal saline bolus.
In which order will the nurse use the nursing process steps during the clinical decision-making process?
1. Evaluating goals 2. Assessing patient needs 3. Planning priorities of care 4. Determining nursing diagnoses 5. Implementing nursing interventions a. 2, 4, 3, 5, 1 b. 4, 3, 2, 1, 5 c. 1, 2, 4, 5, 3 d. 5, 1, 2, 3, 4
A 14-year-old girl came with her family to the clinic as her father picked up his medication. The girl became anxious and said she had to go home soon to clean the house and start dinner. Which of the following would the nurse most likely suspect from this interaction?
a. As Freud pointed out, girls try to take over the wife role with their dad.
b. The girl did not want to admit her dad was a drug addict and was trying to get away from an uncomfortable environment.
c. The girl is taking on the role of hero with responsibility for caretaking functions.
d. The girl was afraid she would be seen with her dad, a known drug addict, in a public place.