Question 1

State the rationale for log rolling clients.

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To protect the client's neck and spinal cord from injury.

Question 2

Which type of client is not appropriate to move with a Hoyer lift?

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A Hoyer lift is not appropriate for clients with back injuries as it may exacerbate their condition.

Question 3

The main function of skeletal muscles is to

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Skeletal muscles are attached to bones through tendons and serve to move the bones about the joint. They work in pairs, with one muscle contracting (shortening) and the opposing muscle relaxing (lengthening) for smooth movement and stability of the joint. While they can also provide motion and flexibility, this is not their main function. They do not provide support to ligaments or protect bones from displacement.

Question 4

Alterations in joint movement does not result from

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An increase in muscle size leading to pressure on the joints is not a common cause of alterations in joint movement. In fact, strengthening and building the muscles around a joint can often improve joint function and stability. The other options, limited mobility due to changes in adjacent tissue, a decrease in muscle movement, and fibrotic ligaments, are all known causes of altered joint movement.

Question 5

Preventing low back pain for health care workers includes the use of

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Question 6

The primary rationale for the nurse to use proper body mechanics is to

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Good body mechanics preserve the nurse's own musculoskeletal system from injury.

Question 7

How is a client stabilized while dangling at the side of the bed?

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Question 8

The wide canvas piece of the Hoyer lift is placed under the client's__________and the narrow piece under the__________.

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Question 9

The ANA fosters the development of client ergonomic programs.This includes

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The ANA is proposing the elimination of all manual client handling to prevent injury to healthcare workers.

Question 10

Which of the following health care workers can use the floor-based (sling)lift to move clients out of bed?

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All of the above (Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses/Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants/Unlicensed Assistive Personnel) can use a floor-based (sling) lift to move clients out of bed, as long as they are trained and competent in its use.

Question 11

When moving the client up in bed,remove the pillow and place it at the head of the bed.The rationale for this action is to

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With no cushion,the client may hit his or her head as you move client up in bed.

Question 12

To perform the skill "turning to the side-lying position," you lower the head of the bed,elevate the bed to working height,move client to your side of the bed,and flex client's knees.The next intervention is to

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Placing one hand on the client's hip and the other on the shoulder provides the necessary support and leverage to safely and effectively roll the client onto their side.

Question 13

When getting a client out of bed,where is the wheelchair placed in relation to the bed?

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Question 14

In preparation for moving a client to a chair,the nurse's feet are placed in what position for pivoting?

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Question 15

Which one of the following steps is included in the skill for moving a client from bed to chair?

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Placing a gait belt on the client is a crucial step in moving a client from bed to chair, as it provides support and stability during the transfer. The other options are also important steps, but they do not specifically relate to the skill of moving a client from bed to chair. A) Placing the chair at the foot of the bed is important for the transfer, but it is not directly related to the action of moving the client. B) Instructing the client to place their arms around the healthcare worker's neck is important for support, but it is not the only way to transfer a client. D) Instructing the client to place their knees in front of the healthcare provider's knees can be helpful in positioning, but it is not essential for the transfer itself.

Question 16

Match the description in column B with the bed position in column A.
Column A
a.High-Fowler’s
b.Semi-Fowler’s
c.Fowler’s
d.Knee-gatch
Column B
1.Section of bed raised under lower extremities
2.Head of bed elevated to 60°
3.Head of bed elevated to 45°
4.Head of bed elevated to 30°

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Question 17

Match between columns Premises: Quadricep muscles are used for turning and moving clients.
Keep your arms extended to prevent hyperextended muscles when providing nursing care.
Inactivity leads to muscle atrophy.
Clients on prolonged bed rest deposit more bone in the organic matrix.
Osteoblasts reabsorb the organic matter. Chronic flexion causes the joints to be under abnormal stress.

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Quiz 12: Body Mechanics and Positioning