Body Mechanics Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Immobility Concepts

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of utilizing good body mechanics for nurses?

To impress patients and their families with professional handling skills.
To speed up patient handling processes.
To increase work effort and improve physical strength.
To reduce the risk of injury for self, patients, and co-workers, and to decrease work effort and lessen strain on the musculoskeletal system. (correct)

What contributes to the high incidence of work-related injuries among nurses?

Administering medication
Recording patient vital signs
Assisting with patient hygiene
Lifting and transferring patients (correct)

What is a key responsibility of nurses in relation to patients' families?

Teaching families how to transfer or position patients properly (correct)
Arranging transportation for the families
Assessing the family's financial situation
Providing emotional support to families

What is the primary purpose of the Braden Scale in the context of nursing?

Predicting risk and reducing progression of pressure injury (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three body systems for movement regulation?

Muscular, Skeletal, Nervous (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the risk factors for pressure sore development?

Sensory perception, Mobility, Moisture, Nutrition, Friction, Shear, Age (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Braden Scale used for?

Predicting pressure sore development (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the stages of pressure ulcers?

1-4 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of pressure on blood flow in pressure injury formation?

Slows blood flow (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the factors contributing to pressure sores?

Intrinsic and extrinsic factors (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of wide base of support and low center of gravity in body mechanics?

Greater stability (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of immobility on the cardiovascular system?

Negative impact on cardiovascular health (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action for nurses to prevent pressure sores/injuries?

Decrease the effects of immobility on clients (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Braden Scale?

Predicting pressure sore development (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of pressure injury formation due to friction and shear?

Exacerbation of the issue (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of applying body mechanics, ergonomics, and safe patient handling in nursing?

Reducing the risk of injury for both patients and caregivers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using positioning devices for a patient with wrist drop contracture?

To promote comfort and prevent foot drop (A) Signup and view all the answers

In which position should the patient be placed for peri-care (perineal care)?

Dorsal recumbent (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of restorative care for an immobile patient?

Maximize functional mobility and independence (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Range of Motion (ROM) help to determine?

The degree of damage or injury to a joint (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct technique for performing Passive Range of Motion (ROM)?

Start slowly with smooth, easy movements and provide support for joints distal to joint being manipulated (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'flexion' refer to in Range of Motion (ROM) terminology?

Decreasing angle of the joint (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which position involves the patient lying face or chest down with head to the side?

Prone position (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using elastic stockings for a patient with multiple contractures?

To maintain or improve mobility (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using trapeze bars for a patient with immobility?

To assist the patient in moving in bed (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct technique for performing Active Range of Motion (ROM)?

Client is able to move their joints unassisted (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'abduction' refer to in Range of Motion (ROM) terminology?

Movement of the bone away from the midline of the body (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using foot boards for a patient with immobility?

To prevent foot drop (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Good Body Mechanics Purpose

Reduce injury risk for self, patients, and coworkers; decrease work effort and strain.

Cause of Nurse Injuries

Lifting and transferring patients.