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iveyjurea

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What should the nurse do to reduce the effort of moving a heavy object?
 
  a. Bring the feet close together and flex the knees
  b. Keep the back straight and bend at the waist
  c. Widen the base of support in the direction of movement
  d. Broaden the base of support and twist toward the direction of movement

Question 2

What action exemplifies a nurse practicing medical asepsis in performing daily care?
 
  a. Lifting a sterile swab from a sterile field
  b. Using disposable sterile gowns
  c. Washing hands for 5 minutes between patients
  d. Keeping bed linens off the floor


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The base of support should be broadened in the direction of movement.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Keeping the bed linens off the floor is an example of medical asepsis; all other options are examples of surgical asepsis.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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