A nurse is preparing to lift a heavy object. Which of the following actions by the nurse indicates an understanding of body mechanics?

They stand close to the object being moved.

They keep their feet together when lifting an object

They twist their spine when lifting.

They bend at the hip when lifting

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A)   Standing close to the object helps maintain better leverage and reduces strain on the back.
B)   Keeping the feet apart provides a stable base of support when lifting heavy objects.
C)   Twisting the spine can lead to injury; proper lifting involves keeping the spine aligned.
D)   Bending at the hips and knees while keeping the back straight is the correct technique to avoid strain on the back.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A) Urine retention is a common symptom of bladder outlet obstruction but in this case assessing the patient for a urinary tract infection is the priority.

B) While proteinuria can indicate kidney dysfunction, it's not directly related to urinary retention.
C) This refers to bladder dysfunction due to neurological causes and may not be directly related to urinary retention in an immobile client.
D) Immobility can increase the risk of urinary tract infections Urinary retention can lead to urinary tract infection (UTI) due to bacterial growth in the stagnant urine. The nurse should monitor the client for signs and symptoms of UTI, such as fever, chills, dysuria, hematuria, and foul-smelling urine.

A. A client who has pneumonia after being on a ventilator B. A client who has a bladder infection and has an indwelling urinary catheter C. A client who has a surgical site infection D. A client who has influenza acquired from a coworker E. A client who has an infection at their central line insertion site

Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","E"]

Explanation

A) HAIs, are infections that clients acquire while receiving health care services in any setting, such as hospitals, clinics, or home care agencies. Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a common HAI.
B) Catheter-associated urinary tract infections are a common HAI.

C) Surgical site infections are a common HAI.

D) A client who has influenza acquired from a coworker is not an example of an HAI, because the infection was not related to the health care services they received.
E) Central line-associated bloodstream infections are a common HAI.

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