Question 1

2. The most effective way to prevent musculoskeletal injuries when positioning patients is to teach _______________and ____________.

Accepted Answer

proper body mechanics,use of p

Question 2

While the nurse is attempting to transfer a patient to a standing position,the patient cannot get off the bed.Which is the initial intervention for the nurse to implement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Return the patient to a safe position on the bed. 
B)  Put a second transfer belt on the patient. 
C)  Get additional personnel to help with the transfer. 
D)  Assess the patient for unknown weakness. 
A)  Return the patient to a safe position on the bed. 
B)  Put a second transfer belt on the patient. 
C)  Get additional personnel to help with the transfer. 
D)  Assess the patient for unknown weakness.

Question 3

The patient will be transferred to the chair an hour after receiving pain medication.Which activity should 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)  Place thick, warm socks on the patient. 
A)  Determine the patient's current pain level. 
B)  Record the vital signs before ambulation. 
C)  Position the gait belt around the patient. 
D)  Place thick, warm socks on the patient.

Question 4

The nurse assists the patient with transferring from bed to chair by using a transfer belt.Which is the first instruction that the nurse gives to the patient after properly positioning him or her?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Place your arms around my neck to stand up." 
B)  "Bend both knees slightly when standing up." 
C)  "Hold the transfer belt for stability during transfer." 
D)  "Rock to help stand while pushing up with your hands." 
A)  "Place your arms around my neck to stand up." 
B)  "Bend both knees slightly when standing up." 
C)  "Hold the transfer belt for stability during transfer." 
D)  "Rock to help stand while pushing up with your hands."

Question 5

The nurse is caring for a patient after a motor vehicle accident and instructs the patient to avoid turning independently because the spine is unstable.Which explanation should the nurse use to explain the purpose of the safeguards in relation to the patient's injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  They prevent a sudden deterioration in vital signs. 
B)  They keep the neck and spine in straight alignment. 
C)  They facilitate efficient, comprehensive assessment. 
D)  They help to maintain straight alignment of the legs. 
A)  They prevent a sudden deterioration in vital signs. 
B)  They keep the neck and spine in straight alignment. 
C)  They facilitate efficient, comprehensive assessment. 
D)  They help to maintain straight alignment of the legs.

Question 6

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

2. The most effective way to prevent musculoskeletal injuries when positioning patients is to teach ___and .

While the nurse is attempting to transfer a patient to a standing position,the patient cannot get off the bed.Which is the initial intervention for the nurse to implement?

The patient will be transferred to the chair an hour after receiving pain medication.Which activity should the nurse delegate to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?

The nurse assists the patient with transferring from bed to chair by using a transfer belt.Which is the first instruction that the nurse gives to the patient after properly positioning him or her?

The nurse is caring for a patient after a motor vehicle accident and instructs the patient to avoid turning independently because the spine is unstable.Which explanation should the nurse use to explain the purpose of the safeguards in relation to the patient's injury?

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

Using Evidence in Nursing Practice

Communication and Collaboration

Documentation and Informatics

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Infection Control

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

Bathing and Personal Hygiene

Care of the Eye and Ear

Promoting Nutrition

Pain Management

Promoting Oxygenation

Exercise Mobility

Traction, cast Care, and Immobilization Devices

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination and Gastric Intubation

Ostomy Care

Preparation for Safe Medication Administration

Administration of Nonparenteral Medications

Administration of Parenteral Medications

Wound Care and Irrigation

Pressure Ulcers

Dressings,bandages,and Binders

Intravenous and Vascular Access Therapy

Preoperative and Postoperative Care

Emergency Measures for Life Support in the Hospital Setting

Palliative Care

Home Care Safety

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Exam 15: Safe Patient Handling, transfer, and Positioning

2. The most effective way to prevent musculoskeletal injuries when positioning patients is to teach _______________and ____________.

While the nurse is attempting to transfer a patient to a standing position,the patient cannot get off the bed.Which is the initial intervention for the nurse to implement?

The patient will be transferred to the chair an hour after receiving pain medication.Which activity should the nurse delegate to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?

The nurse assists the patient with transferring from bed to chair by using a transfer belt.Which is the first instruction that the nurse gives to the patient after properly positioning him or her?

The nurse is caring for a patient after a motor vehicle accident and instructs the patient to avoid turning independently because the spine is unstable.Which explanation should the nurse use to explain the purpose of the safeguards in relation to the patient's injury?

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

Using Evidence in Nursing Practice

Communication and Collaboration

Documentation and Informatics

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Infection Control

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

Bathing and Personal Hygiene

Care of the Eye and Ear

Promoting Nutrition

Pain Management

Promoting Oxygenation

Exercise Mobility

Traction, cast Care, and Immobilization Devices

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination and Gastric Intubation

Ostomy Care

Preparation for Safe Medication Administration

Administration of Nonparenteral Medications

Administration of Parenteral Medications

Wound Care and Irrigation

Pressure Ulcers

Dressings,bandages,and Binders

Intravenous and Vascular Access Therapy

Preoperative and Postoperative Care

Emergency Measures for Life Support in the Hospital Setting

Palliative Care

Home Care Safety

Filters

2. The most effective way to prevent musculoskeletal injuries when positioning patients is to teach ___and .