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mydiamond · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

To prevent injury, the nurse should not begin a task (e.g., moving a bed from one room to another, lifting heavy objects) until the task can be completed safely. To prevent injury

a. Keep the weight as far from the body as possible.
b. Keep the knees still to prevent loss of balance.
c. Tighten abdominal muscles and tuck the pelvis.
d. Bend at the waist to move weight forward.

Question 2

In caring for immobile patients, the nurse understands that back injuries occur

a. Only when lifting patients.
b. Only when transferring patients.
c. Only when providing direct patient care.
d. With many clinical activities.

frankwu0507 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Follow these steps to prevent injury: (1) tighten abdominal muscles and tuck the pelvis to provide balance and help protect the back; (2) keep the weight to be lifted as close to the body as possible; (3) bend at the knees to maintain the center of gravity, and use the stronger leg muscles; and (4) maintain the trunk erect and the knees bent so that multiple muscle groups work together in a coordinated manner.

Answer to Question 2

D
Musculoskeletal injuries among health care workers are related not only to lifting and transferring patients. Nurses spend time in many activities involving bending and twisting, which also cause injury. Examples of such activities include lifting objects, pushing beds, and providing direct patient care such as bathing, feeding, dressing, and undressing patients.