the nurse uses proper body mechanics to move a client up in bed what action by the nurse will increase their risk of a workplace injury

ATI RN

Multi Dimensional Care | Rasmusson

1. The nurse uses proper body mechanics to move a client up in bed. What action by the nurse will increase their risk of a workplace injury?

A. Place the bed in the lowest possible position
B. Use the legs when lifting
C. Keep feet apart to provide a wide base of support
D. Face the direction of the movement

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Placing the bed in the lowest possible position increases the risk of injury because it does not support proper body mechanics. When lifting a client, it is important to have the bed at a comfortable height to avoid strain. Using the legs when lifting (choice B) is correct as it reduces the strain on the back. Keeping feet apart to provide a wide base of support (choice C) helps with stability and balance. Facing the direction of the movement (choice D) is essential for maintaining proper alignment and reducing the risk of injury.

2. What should be done immediately after an ankle injury?

A. Immobilize, heat, compress, and elevate the ankle
B. Rest, ice, compress, and lower the ankle
C. Rest, ice, compress, and elevate the ankle
D. Rest, incubate, confine, and lower the ankle

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Rest, ice, compress, and elevate the ankle. After an ankle injury, it is essential to follow the RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) for immediate treatment. Resting the injured ankle helps prevent further damage, applying ice reduces swelling and pain, compression with a bandage provides support and helps control swelling, and elevating the ankle above heart level reduces swelling by allowing fluid to drain away from the injury site. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because heating, incubating, or confining the ankle can worsen the injury by increasing swelling and inflammation instead of reducing them.

3. Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is assisting a client in traction. Which of these actions requires immediate intervention?

A. The unlicensed assistive personnel carefully lower the traction weights to hang freely
B. The unlicensed assistive personnel provides small pillows to cushion the unaffected extremities
C. The UAP carefully empties the indwelling catheter bag
D. The UAP shows the client how to use the call light

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because traction weights should hang freely to maintain their effectiveness. Choice B is incorrect because providing pillows to cushion unaffected extremities is appropriate. Choice C is also incorrect as emptying the catheter bag is a routine nursing task. Choice D is incorrect as teaching the client to use the call light promotes client safety.