Author Question: A person maintains balance as long as the line of gravity passes through which item? 1. The base ... (Read 27 times)

kamilo84 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A person maintains balance as long as the line of gravity passes through which item?

1. The base of support
2. The center of gravity
3. The center of gravity and base of support
4. The moving body part

Question 2

A client who recently had surgery is medicated prior to return to the nursing unit. Which assessment finding warrants the need for a more in-depth assessment when determining the client's score on the sedation scale?

1. The client is sleeping but is easy to arouse.
2. The client is somnolent, with minimal or no response to physical stimulation.
3. The client is slightly drowsy, but arouses easily with minimal physical stimulation.
4. The client is awake and alert visiting with family at the bedside.

hramirez205 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

Balance is a state of equilibrium in which opposing forces counteract each other, requiring the line of gravity to pass through the center of gravity and the base of support. Balance is the result of proper body alignment.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

The client who is somnolent, with minimal or no response to physical stimulation, requires further assessment with immediate action to reverse the cause. The other assessment findings are normal and do not require further assessment and treatment by the nurse.