FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING 8TH EDITION
EXAMS SET COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS EXPERT VERIFIED
◉ Ergonomics
Answer: The science of matching workplace conditions and job
demands to the capabilities of workers, especially in regard to MSDs
and their prevention.
◉ Body mechanics
Answer: The area of physiology for the study of muscle action and
how muscles function in maintaining the posture of the body and
prevention of injury during activity.
◉ Body mechanics
Answer: The nurse uses ---- ---- daily in making beds, assisting
patient to walk, etc.
◉ Body alignment
Answer: Maintenance of appropriate ---- ---- is the key factor in
proper body mechanics.
,◉ Alignment
Answer: The relationship of various body parts to each other.
◉ Base of support
Answer: A stance with feet shoulder width apart.
◉ Skeletal muscles, nervous system
Answer: The ---- ---- and the ---- ---- maintain equilibrium which
facilitates appropriate body alignment when lifting, bending,
moving, and performing activities.
◉ Midline
Answer: Carry objects close to the --- of the body.
◉ 50
Answer: Many facilities suggest a --- pound weight limit on lifting for
their staff.
◉ Dorsal (supine)
Answer: Position lying flat on the back.
, ◉ Dorsal recumbent
Answer: Supine position with patient lying on back, head, and
shoulder with extremities moderately flexed; legs are sometimes
extended.
◉ Fowler's
Answer: Posture assumed by patient when head of bed is raised 45
to 60 degrees.
◉ Semi-Fowler's
Answer: Posture assumed by patient when head of bed is raised
approximately 30 degrees.
◉ Orthopneic
Answer: Posture assumed by the patient sitting up in bed at a 90-
degree angle, or sometimes resting in forward tilt while supported
by pillow on over bed table.
◉ Sims'
Answer: Position in which patient lies on side with knee and thigh
drawn upward toward chest. Left position is appropriate for enema
procedure and administration of rectal suppository
◉ Prone
EXAMS SET COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS EXPERT VERIFIED
◉ Ergonomics
Answer: The science of matching workplace conditions and job
demands to the capabilities of workers, especially in regard to MSDs
and their prevention.
◉ Body mechanics
Answer: The area of physiology for the study of muscle action and
how muscles function in maintaining the posture of the body and
prevention of injury during activity.
◉ Body mechanics
Answer: The nurse uses ---- ---- daily in making beds, assisting
patient to walk, etc.
◉ Body alignment
Answer: Maintenance of appropriate ---- ---- is the key factor in
proper body mechanics.
,◉ Alignment
Answer: The relationship of various body parts to each other.
◉ Base of support
Answer: A stance with feet shoulder width apart.
◉ Skeletal muscles, nervous system
Answer: The ---- ---- and the ---- ---- maintain equilibrium which
facilitates appropriate body alignment when lifting, bending,
moving, and performing activities.
◉ Midline
Answer: Carry objects close to the --- of the body.
◉ 50
Answer: Many facilities suggest a --- pound weight limit on lifting for
their staff.
◉ Dorsal (supine)
Answer: Position lying flat on the back.
, ◉ Dorsal recumbent
Answer: Supine position with patient lying on back, head, and
shoulder with extremities moderately flexed; legs are sometimes
extended.
◉ Fowler's
Answer: Posture assumed by patient when head of bed is raised 45
to 60 degrees.
◉ Semi-Fowler's
Answer: Posture assumed by patient when head of bed is raised
approximately 30 degrees.
◉ Orthopneic
Answer: Posture assumed by the patient sitting up in bed at a 90-
degree angle, or sometimes resting in forward tilt while supported
by pillow on over bed table.
◉ Sims'
Answer: Position in which patient lies on side with knee and thigh
drawn upward toward chest. Left position is appropriate for enema
procedure and administration of rectal suppository
◉ Prone
