Chapter 8: Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility

Chapter 8: Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. The nurse instructs a nursing assistant to use large muscle groups when lifting. What is the rationale for this instruction?

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

 

 

ANS:  D

Proper body mechanics provide for even distribution of workload.

 

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TOP:   Body mechanics                              KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment

 

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

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

 

 

ANS:  C

The base of support should be broadened in the direction of movement.

 

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TOP:   Body mechanics                              KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment

 

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

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

 

 

ANS:  C

The nurse’s back can be well protected when he or she bends knees and hips.

 

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TOP:   Body mechanics                              KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment

 

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

a.	In a low position
b.	To the side of the body
c.	Close to the body midline
d.	With another’s assistance

 

 

ANS:  C

The nurse should carry objects close to the midline of the body.

 

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TOP:   Body mechanics                              KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment

 

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

a.	Strength
b.	Wellness
c.	Alertness
d.	Mobility

 

 

ANS:  D

The purpose of mobility is completing ADLs and maintaining physiological activities.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   Page 375        OBJ:   4

TOP:   Mobility         KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity