Which statement describes the limits of body mechanics regarding ...

[rayancarla1]

Which statement describes the limits of body mechanics regarding the safety of both the nurse and the client?
 
  1. The nurse will not suffer a back injury as long as body mechanics are used.
  2. The nurse who lifts weights can safely lift more weight.
  3. The nurse who lifts a client with a mechanical assistive device reduces the risk of self-injury.
  4. The nurse will not cause self-injury if the correct technique is used when lifting the dependent client.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to lift a client up in bed. Which items should the nurse do prior to beginning this task in order to maintain safety?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. Plan the move
  2. Face the head of the bed
  3. Raise the bed to waist level
  4. Stand close to the bed with the legs close together
  5. Straighten the knees

[tandmlomax84]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

Using a mechanical assistive device reduces the work performed by the nurse, and the associated risk for injury. Although using good body mechanics can reduce the risk of injury, it does not prevent the risk entirely. The nurse who lifts weights is still capable of being injured even if correct technique is followed. Lifting an inanimate object is very different from lifting a client. It is recommended that a nurse lift no more than 51 pounds independently, so lifting a dependent client can result in injury to both the nurse and the client if adequate assistance is not obtained.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3

Planning the move before beginning helps to foresee any potential problems and arrange for adequate assistance with moving the client. By facing the bed, the nurse will move the client in the same direction the nurse is facing to avoid twisting or straining. The bed should always be brought to waist level when the client is performing care, to avoid back strain. The nurse should stand close to the bed with legs spread to create a broad base of support in order to avoid back injury. The knees should be bent, not straight.

[rayancarla1]

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[tandmlomax84]

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