Author Question: A nurse should be aware of safety measures to prevent personal injury when lifting or moving ... (Read 44 times)

ARLKQ · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

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.

Question 2

A disadvantage of the disposable sensor pad for pulse oximetry is:

A. It is less restrictive
B. It contains latex
C. It is less expensive to use
D. It is available in different sizes

Danny Ewald · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Tighten the stomach muscles and tuck the pelvis; this provides balance and protects the back. Bend at the knees; this helps to maintain the nurse's center of gravity and lets the strong muscles of the legs do the lifting. Keep the weight to be lifted as close to the body as possible; this action places the weight in the same plane as the lifter and close to the center of gravity for balance.

Answer to Question 2

B
B. Disposable sensor padcan be applied to a variety of sites: earlobe of adult; nose bridge, palm, or sole of infant; less restrictive for continuous SpO2 monitoring; expensive; contains latex; skin under adhesive may become moist and harbor pathogens; available in variety of sizes; pad can be matched to infant weight
A. Disposable sensor padcan be applied to a variety of sites: earlobe of adult; nose bridge, palm, or sole of infant; less restrictive for continuous SpO2 monitoring; expensive; contains latex; skin under adhesive may become moist and harbor pathogens; available in variety of sizes; pad can be matched to infant weight
C. Disposable sensor padcan be applied to a variety of sites: earlobe of adult; nose bridge, palm, or sole of infant; less restrictive for continuous SpO2 monitoring; expensive; contains latex; skin under adhesive may become moist and harbor pathogens; available in variety of sizes; pad can be matched to infant weight
D. Disposable sensor padcan be applied to a variety of sites: earlobe of adult; nose bridge, palm, or sole of infant; less restrictive for continuous SpO2 monitoring; expensive; contains latex; skin under adhesive may become moist and harbor pathogens; available in variety of sizes; pad can be matched to infant weight