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A nurse is assessing the competency of a new assistive personnel (AP) as they assist
in moving a client up in bed. Which of the following actions by the AP demonstrates
competence?
-Lifts with arms fully extended
-Places feet shoulder width apart
-Maintains client's bed in a low position during move
-Twists at the waist during the move - Answer - ✔ Places feet shoulder width apart
-Using Proper Body Mechanics Stand or move as close to the object as possible. Keep
the abdominal muscles contracted and the lower back in its normal position. Maintain
head upright with shoulders raised up. Bow hips slightly and squat. Do not twist the
torso. Always pivot or side-step. Push up from the knees and use momentum to lift the
object.
Place the steps for moving a client up in bed in the correct order. - Answer - ✔ 1.
Assess the client's level of mobility
2. get lift assistance
3. lock the wheels of the bed
4. raise the client's bed
5. position the client's arms across their chest
6. use the draw sheet to move client
7. lower the client's bed to the lowest position
sarcopenia - Answer - ✔ loss of lean muscle caused by immobility
foot drop - Answer - ✔ A type of joint contracture that results in the foot and toes
permanently pointing downward.
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed bed rest. The nurse should recognize
that which of the following are complications of bed rest? (Drag each description to the
desired category.)
TRUE - Answer - ✔ - Rapid, shallow breathing
-reddened areas of skin
-resistance to extension of an extremity
-manifestations of blood clot in an extremity
-reports of heartburn
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed bed rest. The nurse should recognize
that which of the following are complications of bed rest? (Drag each description to the
desired category.)