CLINICAL NURSING SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES, 10TH EDITION BY ANNE GRIFFIN PERRY ISBN- 978-0323708630 Chapter 11: Safe Patient Handling And Mobility Verified 2024 Practice Questions and 100% Correct Answers with Explanations for Exam Preparation, Graded A+

CLINICAL NURSING SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES, 10TH EDITION BY ANNE GRIFFIN PERRY ISBN- 978-0323708630 Chapter 11: Safe Patient Handling And Mobility Verified 2024 Practice Questions and 100% Correct Answers with Explanations for Exam Preparation, Graded A+ MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse should be aware of safety measures to prevent personal injury when lifting or moving patients. An appropriate principle to follow is: a. bend at the waist for lifting. b. tighten the stomach muscles and pelvis. c. keep the weight to be lifted away from the body. d. carry or hold the weight 1 to 2 feet above the waist. ANS: B 2. The most prevalent and debilitating occupational health hazard among nurses is: a. footdrop. b. pressure ulcers. c. musculoskeletal disorders. d. contractures. ANS: C 3. The patient is an elderly male with severe kyphosis who is immobile from a stroke several years earlier. He has been admitted for severe dehydration. The nurse must turn the patient frequently to prevent complications of immobility. What does the nurse realize?