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theo

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The nurse is preparing to reposition the patient. Which of the following is a principle of safe patient transfer and positioning?
 
  a. The wider the base of support, the greater the stability of the nurse.
  b. The higher the center of gravity, the greater the stability of the nurse.
  c. Facing in the opposite direction of movement prevents twisting.
  d. Using either the arms or the legs reduces the risk for back injury.

Question 2

The nurse knows that the basic concept of all patient care that is implemented to prevent the spread of infection from blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, nonintact skin, and mucus membranes is __________________.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The wider the base of support, the greater the stability of the nurse. The lower the center of gravity, the greater the stability of the nurse. Facing the direction of movement prevents abnormal twisting of the spine. Dividing balanced activity between arms and legs reduces the risk for back injury.

Answer to Question 2

standard precautions
Standard precautions apply to blood, all body fluids, secretions, excretions, nonintact skin, and mucous membranes.


theo

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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