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RRMR

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Which of the following factors are most critical in determining when a patient can be ambulated? 1. Willingness of patient 2. Stability of vital signs 3. Absence of severe pain
 
  a. 2 and 3 only
  b. 1 and 2 only
  c. 1, 2, and 3
  d. 1 and 3 only

Question 2

Lifting heavy objects is best done with which of the following techniques?
 
  a. Straight spine, bent legs
  b. Straight spine, straight legs
  c. Bent spine, bent legs
  d. Bent spine, straight legs


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Ambulation should begin as soon as the patient is physiologically stable and free of severe pain.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Note that the correct technique calls for a straight spine and use of the leg muscles to lift the ob-ject.


RRMR

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

scikid

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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