The nurse uses balance to maintain proper body alignment and ...

[Haya94]

The nurse uses balance to maintain proper body alignment and posture by using which of the following techniques?
 
  a. Keeping feet wide apart and bending the knees
  b. Assuming a position far enough away from the patient
  c. Twisting the body in the direction of movement
  d. Using the strong back muscles for lifting or moving

Question 2

The nurse observes her colleague administering the wrong medication to a patient. The colleague states, I am glad it was only Tylenol, so there won't be any adverse effects and I won't have to report it.
 
   What is the most appropriate action for the nurse who hears this comment to take? a. Report the incident to the physician.
  b. No action should be taken, as it is the colleague's decision to report the incident.
  c. Tell the colleague that an incident form must be completed.
  d. Report the incident to the provincial or territorial registering body.

[sierramartinez]

Answer to Question 1

A

Feedback
A Bending the knees and keeping the feet wide apart provides a broad base of support and increases stability.
B The nurse should position himself or herself close to the patient or object being lifted. Having the patient or object close to the centre of gravity also helps maintain balance.
C Twisting should be avoided, as it increases the risk of back injury.
D The leg muscles should be used for lifting or moving. They are stronger, larger muscles capable of greater work without injury.

Answer to Question 2

C

Feedback
A Reporting the incident to the patient's physician is not an appropriate action.
B Taking no action is not an appropriate response.
C Whistleblowing (i.e., reporting a colleague's errors, incompetence, unsafe or negligent practice, or patient abuse) is one of the most difficult things a nurse has to do to ensure safe, compassionate, competent, and ethical care. If the other nurse has not filled out the incident report, then the nurse who hears this comment should do so.
D Reporting the incident to the provincial or territorial registering body is not an appropriate action.

[Haya94]

TY

[sierramartinez]

You're welcome