Comprehensive Nursing Exam: Body Mechanics, Large Muscle Group Utilization, Base of Support, Posture, Spinal Alignment, Safe Lifting, Patient Handling, Transfer Belt Application, Friction-Reducing Devices, Active and Passive Range-of-Motion, Exercise for

Comprehensive Nursing Exam: Body Mechanics, Large Muscle Group Utilization, Base of Support, Posture, Spinal Alignment, Safe Lifting, Patient Handling, Transfer Belt Application, Friction-Reducing Devices, Active and Passive Range-of-Motion, Exercise for Immobility Prevention, Muscle Atrophy Prevention, Contracture Prevention, Pain Management, Weight-Bearing Limits, Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention, ADL Maintenance, Postural Stability, Cognitive and Sensory Assessment, Fall Prevention, Mechanical Lift Safety, Ambulation Prioritization, Center of Gravity Awareness, Gait and Balance Support, Patient Education and Safety Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026 1. The nurse instructs a nursing assistant to use large muscle groups when lifting because: rs' compensation claims will be prevented. muscles work more effectively. guarantees no muscle strain. distributes workload more evenly distributes workload more evenly Proper body mechanics provide for even distribution of workload more safely large muscle groups: -arms -shoulders -hips -thighs pg 161 2. To reduce the effort of moving a heavy object, the nurse should: the feet close together and flex the knees. the back straight and bend at the waist. the base of support in the direction of movement. en the base of support and twist toward the direction of movement. the base of support in the direction of movement The base of support should be broadened in the direction of movement, less effort is needed to carry out an activity -carry objects close to the midline of the body -wide base support (feet shoulder width apart) -bend knees and hips to protect back -avoid twisting the spine pg 161 3. When lifting or moving a patient, the nurse should protect his or her back by: ing the height of the bed. ng the back straight with locked knees. ng knees and hips. ng the patient to the side of the bed. ng knees and hips. The nurse's back can be well protected when he or she bends knees and hips. work at height or level that is comfortable to prevent stress or strain. pg 161 4. When carrying heavy objects, the nurse should place the load: a low position. the side of the body. to the body midline. another's assistance. to the body midline. The nurse should carry objects close to the midline of the body. -avoid reaching too far -avoid lifting whether means are available (sliding, rolling, pushing or pulling) -use devices pg. 163 5. The nurse informs the patient that to regain the ability to perform ADLs and maintain normal physiological activities requires: gth. ess. ness. ity. ity. The purpose of mobility is completing ADLs and maintaining physiological activities. pg 167 6. The nurse counsels the immobilized patient that to prevent muscle atrophy and contractures, the patient must have: ional calcium. ional protein. type of exercise. d.a special protective bed type of exercise. The immobilized patient must receive some type of exercise to prevent atrophy and contracture Complicaitons: -Anorexia -Constipation -Contractures -Disorientation -Hypostatic pneumonia -Disuse osteoporosis -Insomnia -Muscle atrophy -Orthostatic hypotension -pressure ulcer