Chapter 10 Skills in Clinical Nursing 8th Edition by Audrey J. Berman- Shirlee Snyder

Chapter 10 Skills in Clinical Nursing 8th Edition by Audrey J. Berman- Shirlee Snyder

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE.  Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.

• A person maintains balance as long as the line of gravity passes through the: 1)

1. A) Base of B) Center of gravity.
2. C) Center of gravity and base of D) Moving body part.

Answer: C

Explanation: A) Balance is a state of equilibrium in which opposing forces counteract each other, requiring the line of gravity to pass through the center of gravity and the base of

support. Balance is the result of proper body alignment.

Cognitive Level: Knowledge

Client Need: Physiological Integrity

Nursing Process: Implementation

1. Balance is a state of equilibrium in which opposing forces counteract each other, requiring the line of gravity to pass through the center of gravity and the base of

support. Balance is the result of proper body alignment.

Cognitive Level: Knowledge

Client Need: Physiological Integrity

Nursing Process: Implementation

1. Balance is a state of equilibrium in which opposing forces counteract each other, requiring the line of gravity to pass through the center of gravity and the base of

support. Balance is the result of proper body alignment.

Cognitive Level: Knowledge

Client Need: Physiological Integrity

Nursing Process: Implementation

1. Balance is a state of equilibrium in which opposing forces counteract each other, requiring the line of gravity to pass through the center of gravity and the base of

support. Balance is the result of proper body alignment.

Cognitive Level: Knowledge

Client Need: Physiological Integrity

Nursing Process: Implementation

Objective: Learning Outcome 10-1: Define the key terms used in body mechanics and the skills of positioning

clients.

 

• The center of gravity of a well-aligned standing adult is located: 2)

1. Slightly anterior of the upper lumbar
2. Slightly posterior of the ileac
3. Slightly anterior of the
4. Slightly anterior of the upper

Answer: D

Explanation: A)      The center of gravity on a well-aligned standing adult is located slightly anterior of the upper sacrum. Center of gravity changes with pregnancy, when carrying something, or when the adult moves. The other answer options are incorrect.

Cognitive Level: Knowledge

Client Need: Physiological Integrity

Nursing Process: Assessment

1. The center of gravity on a well-aligned standing adult is located slightly anterior of the upper Center of gravity changes with pregnancy, when carrying something, or when the adult moves. The other answer options are incorrect.

Cognitive Level: Knowledge

Client Need: Physiological Integrity

Nursing Process: Assessment

1. The center of gravity on a well-aligned standing adult is located slightly anterior of the upper Center of gravity changes with pregnancy, when carrying something, or when the adult moves. The other answer options are incorrect.

Cognitive Level: Knowledge

Client Need: Physiological Integrity

Nursing Process: Assessment

1. The center of gravity on a well-aligned standing adult is located slightly anterior of the upper Center of gravity changes with pregnancy, when carrying something, or when the adult moves. The other answer options are incorrect.

Cognitive Level: Knowledge

Client Need: Physiological Integrity

Nursing Process: Assessment

Objective: Learning Outcome 10-1: Define the key terms used in body mechanics and the skills of positioning

clients.

• The nurse is preparing to lift a client up in Prior to beginning, the nurse should do which of 3) the following to maintain safety? Select all that apply.

1. Plan the
2. Face the head of the
3. Raise the bed to waist
4. Stand close to the bed with the legs close
5. Straighten the

Answer: A, B, C

Explanation: A)      Planning the move before beginning helps to foresee any potential problems and arrange for adequate assistance with moving the client. By facing the bed, the nurse will move the client in the same direction the nurse is facing to avoid twisting or straining. The bed should always be brought to waist level when the client is performing care, to avoid back strain. The nurse should stand close to the bed with legs spread to create a broad base of support in order to avoid back injury. The knees should be bent, not straight.

Cognitive Level: Application

Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment

Nursing Process: Implementation

1. Planning the move before beginning helps to foresee any potential problems and arrange for adequate assistance with moving the By facing the bed, the nurse will move the client in the same direction the nurse is facing to avoid twisting or straining. The bed should always be brought to waist level when the client is performing care, to avoid back strain. The nurse should stand close to the bed with legs spread to create a broad base of support in order to avoid back injury. The knees should be bent, not straight.

Cognitive Level: Application

Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment

Nursing Process: Implementation

1. Planning the move before beginning helps to foresee any potential problems and arrange for adequate assistance with moving the By facing the bed, the nurse will move the client in the same direction the nurse is facing to avoid twisting or straining. The bed should always be brought to waist level when the client is performing care, to avoid back strain. The nurse should stand close to the bed with legs spread to create a broad base of support in order to avoid back injury. The knees should be bent, not straight.

Cognitive Level: Application

Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment

Nursing Process: Implementation

1. Planning the move before beginning helps to foresee any potential problems and arrange for adequate assistance with moving the By facing the bed, the nurse will move the client in the same direction the nurse is facing to avoid twisting or straining. The bed should always be brought to waist level when the client is performing care, to avoid back strain. The nurse should stand close to the bed with legs spread to create a broad base of support in order to avoid back injury. The knees should be bent, not straight.

Cognitive Level: Application

Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment

Nursing Process: Implementation

1. Planning the move before beginning helps to foresee any potential problems and arrange for adequate assistance with moving the By facing the bed, the nurse will move the client in the same direction the nurse is facing to avoid twisting or straining. The bed should always be brought to waist level when the client is performing care, to avoid back strain. The nurse should stand close to the bed with legs spread to create a broad base of support in order to avoid back injury. The knees should be bent, not straight.

Cognitive Level: Application

Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment

Nursing Process: Implementation

Objective: Learning Outcome 10-2: Identify essential guidelines for safe and efficient body movements.

• Two nurses are preparing to transfer a client from the stretcher to the Which of the following is 4) a safe and efficient action?

1. The nurse pulling the client onto the bed enlarges the base of support by moving the feet

apart laterally.

1. The nurse pushing the object moves one foot
2. The nurse pushing faces the head of the
3. The nurse pulling faces the foot of the

Answer: B

Explanation: A) The nurse who is pushing the client from the stretcher to the bed would put one foot forward to provide leverage. This nurse faces the direction the client is to be moved and widens the base of support in the direction the client is to be moved. Cognitive Level: Application

Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment

Nursing Process: Implementation

1. The nurse who is pushing the client from the stretcher to the bed would put one foot forward to provide This nurse faces the direction the client is to be moved and widens the base of support in the direction the client is to be moved. Cognitive Level: Application

Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment

Nursing Process: Implementation

1. The nurse who is pushing the client from the stretcher to the bed would put one foot forward to provide This nurse faces the direction the client is to be moved and widens the base of support in the direction the client is to be moved. Cognitive Level: Application

Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment

Nursing Process: Implementation

1. The nurse who is pushing the client from the stretcher to the bed would put one foot forward to provide This nurse faces the direction the client is to be moved and widens the base of support in the direction the client is to be moved. Cognitive Level: Application

Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment

Nursing Process: Implementation

Objective: Learning Outcome 10-2: Identify essential guidelines for safe and efficient body movements.

• Which of the following describes the limits of body mechanics regarding the nurse and client’s 5) safety?

1. The nurse who uses good body mechanics cannot injure his
2. The nurse who lifts weights can safely lift more
3. The nurse who lifts a client with a mechanical assistive device reduces the risk of self-
   1. The nurse will not cause self-injury if he lifts the dependent client independently as long as correct technique is

Answer: C

Explanation: A)      Use of a mechanical assistive device reduces the work performed by the nurse, and the risk of injury is also reduced. While using good body mechanics can reduce the risk of injury, it does not prevent the risk entirely. The nurse who lifts weights is still capable of injuring himself if correct technique isn’t followed. Lifting an inanimate object is very different from lifting a client. It is recommended that a nurse lift no more than 51 pounds independently, so lifting a dependent client can result in injury to both the nurse and the client if adequate assistance is not

obtained.

Cognitive Level: Application

Client Need: Physiological Integrity

Nursing Process: Implementation

1. Use of a mechanical assistive device reduces the work performed by the nurse, and the risk of injury is also While using good body mechanics can reduce the risk of injury, it does not prevent the risk entirely. The nurse who lifts weights is still capable of injuring himself if correct technique isn’t followed. Lifting an inanimate object is very different from lifting a client. It is recommended that a nurse lift no more than 51 pounds independently, so lifting a dependent client can result in injury to both the nurse and the client if adequate assistance is not

obtained.

Cognitive Level: Application

Client Need: Physiological Integrity

Nursing Process: Implementation

1. Use of a mechanical assistive device reduces the work performed by the nurse, and the risk of injury is also While using good body mechanics can reduce the risk of injury, it does not prevent the risk entirely. The nurse who lifts weights is still capable of injuring himself if correct technique isn’t followed. Lifting an inanimate object is very different from lifting a client. It is recommended that a nurse lift no more than 51 pounds independently, so lifting a dependent client can result in injury to both the nurse and the client if adequate assistance is not

obtained.

Cognitive Level: Application

Client Need: Physiological Integrity

Nursing Process: Implementation

1. Use of a mechanical assistive device reduces the work performed by the nurse, and the risk of injury is also While using good body mechanics can reduce the risk of injury, it does not prevent the risk entirely. The nurse who lifts weights is still capable of injuring himself if correct technique isn’t followed. Lifting an inanimate object is very different from lifting a client. It is recommended that a nurse lift no more than 51 pounds independently, so lifting a dependent client can result in injury to both the nurse and the client if adequate assistance is not

obtained.

Cognitive Level: Application

Client Need: Physiological Integrity

Nursing Process: Implementation

Objective: Learning Outcome 10-3: Describe the limits of body mechanics regarding nurse and client safety.