Fundamentals Of Nursing: Activity Study Guide Rated A+

Which patient would the nurse place in a protective prone position? {Ans: A patient prone to hyperextension of the spine}When transferring a client from the bed to a stretcher, it is important for the nurse to: {Ans: leave the friction-reducing sheet in place once the client is transferred.}The nurse would like to assist a client to get out of bed to a chair. The client is uncooperative, has a leg cast, and can bear weight on the unaffected leg. Which equipment or assistive device should the nurse use? {Ans: Powered full-body lift}The nurse is assisting a client with limited mobility to turn in bed. After successfully turning the client to the side, where would the nurse place an additional pillow? {Ans: Supporting the client's back.}When assisting a client from the bed into a wheelchair, the nurse assesses the client for signs of dizziness upon standing. For what adverse condition is the nurse assessing the client? {Ans: Orthostatic hypotension}Using proper body mechanics, which motions would the nurse make to move an object? {Ans: The nurse uses the internal girdle and a long midriff to stabilize the pelvis and to protect the abdominal viscera when stooping,