ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 8 : Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility Questions
Question 1 of 5
The most common cause of musculoskeletal disorders in nurses involves a movement that requires the nurse to ____ and lift at the same time.
Correct Answer: twist
Rationale: The motion of twisting and lifting at the same time frequently strains the muscles of the lower back.
Question 2 of 5
To maintain a wide base of support the nurse should stand with the feet separated by the distance of ____ width apart.
Correct Answer: shoulder
Rationale: Actions to promote proper body mechanics include positioning feet shoulder width apart to create a wide base of support.
Question 3 of 5
When a fall occurs the nurse should document the incident and initiate a(n) ____ report.
Correct Answer: incident
Rationale: The nurse must initiate an incident report describing the events of a patient's fall.
Question 4 of 5
Continuous ____ motion machines flex and extend joints to mobilize them passively without the strain of active exercises.
Correct Answer: passive
Rationale: Continuous passive motion (CPM) machines flex and extend joints to mobilize them passively without the strain of active exercises. It is imperative that the CPM machine be set according to the health care provider's orders for the degree and the speed of flexion and extension for each individual patient to prevent damage to the joint or surgical site.
Question 5 of 5
Acute ____ syndrome occurs in the extremities especially the legs where a sheath of inelastic fascia partitions blood vessel nerve and muscle tissue.
Correct Answer: compartment
Rationale: Acute compartment syndrome occurs in the extremities, especially the legs, where a sheath of inelastic fascia partitions blood vessel, nerve, and muscle tissue.