ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 8 : Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility Questions
Question 1 of 5
The 125-lb nurse is preparing to lift a heavy object. What is the maximum amount of weight considered safe for the nurse to lift?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The suggested maximum weight considered safe to lift by a single person is 50 lb.
Question 2 of 5
What is the site of the most common strain injury acquired by the nurse when working?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The most common back injury is strain of the lumbar muscle group.
Question 3 of 5
What implementation might the nurse use to improve safety during a transfer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: As a general rule, the nurse should use a transfer belt.
Question 4 of 5
What is considered to be the minimum number of hours of daily activity necessary to prevent the negative consequences of immobility?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The amount of exercise required to prevent physical disuse syndrome is 2 hours in 24 hours.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing passive range-of-motion exercises on a patient following a traumatic injury. What is the number of times the nurse should move each joint when performing passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Each movement should be repeated five times.