Author Question: The nurse is preparing to lift a patient. Which action will the nurse take first? a. Position a ... (Read 55 times)

09madisonrousseau09 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is preparing to lift a patient. Which action will the nurse take first?

a. Position a drawsheet under the patient.
b. Assess weight and determine assistance needs.
c. Delegate the task to a nursing assistive personnel.
d. Attempt to manually lift the patient alone before asking for assistance.

Question 2

A nurse is assessing the body alignment of a standing patient. Which finding will the nurse report as normal?

a. When observed laterally, the spinal curves align in a reversed S pattern.
b. When observed posteriorly, the hips and shoulders form an S pattern.
c. The arms should be crossed over the chest or in the lap.
d. The feet should be close together with toes pointed out.

Heffejeff · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
When lifting, assess the weight you will lift, and determine the assistance you will need. The nurse has to assess before positioning a drawsheet or delegating the task. Manual lifting is the last resort, and it is used when the task at hand does not involve lifting most or all of the patient's weight; most facilities have a no-lift policy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
When the patient is observed laterally, the head is erect and the spinal curves are aligned in a reversed S pattern. When observed posteriorly, the shoulders and hips are straight and parallel. The arms hang comfortably at the sides. The feet are slightly apart to achieve a base of support, and the toes are pointed forward.