ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 8 : Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility Questions
Question 1 of 5
What should the nurse do to reduce the effort of moving a heavy object?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The base of support should be broadened in the direction of movement.
Question 2 of 5
What should the nurse do to protect his or her back when lifting or moving a patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse's back can be well protected when he or she bends knees and hips.
Question 3 of 5
Where should the nurse place the load when carrying heavy objects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should carry objects close to the midline of the body.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is educating a patient on ways to regain the ability to perform ADLs and maintain normal physiologic activities. What will the nurse relay as a requirement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The purpose of mobility is completing ADLs and maintaining physiologic activities.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse counsels the immobilized patient in regard to prevention of muscle atrophy and contractures. What will the nurse be sure to include when counseling this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The immobilized patient must receive some type of exercise to prevent atrophy and contractures.