Nursing 251 Module 1 Safety Exam Questions With
Complete Solutions
"Any lift can be used anywhere". Correct Answer False
"Classes in body mechanics and lifting techniques keep nurses
from getting hurt." Correct Answer False, training alone
WON'T keep you safe
"Lifting equipment slows me down". Correct Answer False
"Nurses are stronger than warehouse workers." Correct Answer
False
"Patient's won't like being moved with slings and lifting
equipment". Correct Answer False
"Staff in great physical shape are less likely to be injured."
Correct Answer False
Assessing the Patient Correct Answer -ability of the patient to
provide assistance, bear weight cooperate and follow
instructions
-upper extremity strength of patient
-Patient height and weight
-Special patient conditions likely to make transfer or
repositioning tasks more challenging (abdominal wounds,
contractures, presence of tubes, pregnancy)
, -Other circumstances affecting patient handling and movement
tasks such as physician orders or physical therapy
recommendations
Assessment and Algorithms Correct Answer -assess the
patient
-Determine what activity you must perform
-follow algorithm rules to learn what action is recommended
-Complete activity safely
Completing a Care Plan Correct Answer consider:
-type of task to be completed
-type of equipment or assistive devices needed
-Number of caregivers needed to complete the task safely
Ergonomics is the Correct Answer "laws of work"
Floor Correct Answer move patients who have fallen on floor
to their beds
How can Patient Care Ergonomics help you? Correct Answer
-Identifies risk factors in your job tasks that may injure you -
Identifies factors in your work environment that may injure you
-Gives you specific steps to take to reduce your risk of injury
Is the patient cooperative? Correct Answer If no, use full
body sling and 2 caregivers
Key Points for Caregivers Correct Answer -Asses the patient
-Assess the area
Complete Solutions
"Any lift can be used anywhere". Correct Answer False
"Classes in body mechanics and lifting techniques keep nurses
from getting hurt." Correct Answer False, training alone
WON'T keep you safe
"Lifting equipment slows me down". Correct Answer False
"Nurses are stronger than warehouse workers." Correct Answer
False
"Patient's won't like being moved with slings and lifting
equipment". Correct Answer False
"Staff in great physical shape are less likely to be injured."
Correct Answer False
Assessing the Patient Correct Answer -ability of the patient to
provide assistance, bear weight cooperate and follow
instructions
-upper extremity strength of patient
-Patient height and weight
-Special patient conditions likely to make transfer or
repositioning tasks more challenging (abdominal wounds,
contractures, presence of tubes, pregnancy)
, -Other circumstances affecting patient handling and movement
tasks such as physician orders or physical therapy
recommendations
Assessment and Algorithms Correct Answer -assess the
patient
-Determine what activity you must perform
-follow algorithm rules to learn what action is recommended
-Complete activity safely
Completing a Care Plan Correct Answer consider:
-type of task to be completed
-type of equipment or assistive devices needed
-Number of caregivers needed to complete the task safely
Ergonomics is the Correct Answer "laws of work"
Floor Correct Answer move patients who have fallen on floor
to their beds
How can Patient Care Ergonomics help you? Correct Answer
-Identifies risk factors in your job tasks that may injure you -
Identifies factors in your work environment that may injure you
-Gives you specific steps to take to reduce your risk of injury
Is the patient cooperative? Correct Answer If no, use full
body sling and 2 caregivers
Key Points for Caregivers Correct Answer -Asses the patient
-Assess the area
