Chapter 8

Question 1

The nurse instructs an unlicensed assistive personnel to use large muscle groups when
lifting. What is the rationale for this instruction?
a. Workers’ compensation claims will be prevented.
b. Big muscles work more effectively.
c. It guarantees no muscle strain.
d. It distributes workload more evenly.

Answer 1

d. It distributes workload more evenly.

Question 2

What should the nurse do to reduce the effort of moving a heavy object?
a. Bring the feet close together and flex the knees.
b. Keep the back straight and bend at the waist.
c. Widen the base of support in the direction of movement.
d. Broaden the base of support and twist toward the direction of movement.

Answer 2

c. Widen the base of support in the direction of movement.

Question 3

What should the nurse do to protect his or her back when lifting or moving a patient?
a. Lowering the height of the bed
b. Holding the back straight with locked knees
c. Bending knees and hips
d. Getting the patient to the side of the bed

Answer 3

c. Bending knees and hips

Question 4

Where should the nurse place the load when carrying heavy objects?
a. In a low position
b. To the side of the body
c. Close to the body midline
d. With another’s assistance

Answer 4

c. Close to the body midline

Question 5

The nurse is educating a patient on ways to regain the ability to perform ADLs and maintain
normal physiologic activities. What will the nurse relay as a requirement?
a. Strength
b. Wellness
c. Alertness
d. Mobility

Answer 5

d. Mobility

Question 6

The nurse counsels the immobilized patient in regard to prevention of muscle atrophy and
contractures. What will the nurse be sure to include when counseling this patient?
a. The need for additional calcium
b. The need for additional protein
c. The need for some type of exercise
d. The need for a special protective bed

Answer 6

c. The need for some type of exercise

Question 7

What is the term for range of motion (ROM) when it is performed by the patient?
a. Assisted
b. Passive
c. Active
d. Coordinated

Answer 7

c. Active

Question 8

The nurse is performing passive range of motion (ROM) for the patient. How will the nurse
move the joint through ROM?
a. The fullest extent.
b. Place the joint in normal position.
c. The point of pain.
d. Relax the patient.

Answer 8

c. The point of pain.

Question 9

How should the nurse assist the patient with moving when pain is anticipated?
a. Be supportive.
b. Apply heat before moving them.
c. Administer medication before ambulation.
d. Obtain assistance if the patient is heavy.

Answer 9

c. Administer medication before ambulation.

Question 10

The 125-lb nurse is preparing to lift a heavy object. What is the maximum amount of weight
considered safe for the nurse to lift?
a. 75 lb
b. 50 lb
c. 100 lb
d. 125 lb

Answer 10

b. 50 lb

Question 11

What is the site of the most common strain injury acquired by the nurse when working?
a. Trapezius muscle group
b. Thoracic muscle group
c. Lumbar muscle group
d. Thigh muscle group

Answer 11

c. Lumbar muscle group

Question 12

What implementation might the nurse use to improve safety during a transfer?
a. Weighing the patient first
b. Using a transfer belt
c. Putting shoes on the patient
d. Supporting a flaccid arm

Answer 12

b. Using a transfer belt

Question 13

What is considered to be the minimum number of hours of daily activity necessary to
prevent the negative consequences of immobility?
a. 2 hours
b. 4 hours
c. 6 hours
d. 8 hours

Answer 13

a. 2 hours

Question 14

The nurse is performing passive range-of-motion exercises on a patient following a
traumatic injury. What is the number of times the nurse should move each joint when
performing passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises?
a. Three
b. Four
c. Five
d. Six

Answer 14

c. Five

Question 15

What profession has the highest workers’ compensation claim rates of any occupation or
industry?
a. Firefighters
b. Truck drivers
c. Law enforcement
d. Nursing personnel

Answer 15

d. Nursing personnel

Question 16

A nurse instructs an unlicensed assistive personnel about moving older adult patients in bed.
When should the nurse intervene when observing the unlicensed assistive personnel perform a return demonstration?
a. The unlicensed assistive personnel is using simple language.
b. The unlicensed assistive personnel is avoiding jerky movements.
c. The unlicensed assistive personnel is avoiding sudden movements.
d. The unlicensed assistive personnel is pulling the patient across bed linens.

Answer 16

d. The unlicensed assistive personnel is pulling the patient across bed linens.

Question 17

The LPN/LVN assists a patient into the semi-Fowler’s position per health care provider
order. What would indicate that this patient is in the correct position?
a. Patient is leaning over the bedside table
b. Head of bed is at a 30-degree angle
c. Knee is drawn toward the chest
d. Arms are flexed toward the head

Answer 17

b. Head of bed is at a 30-degree angle