Body Mechanics and Immobility Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of proper body mechanics for nurses?

To reduce the risk of injury to themselves, patients, and co-workers (correct)

To minimize the need for patient education

To speed up patient handling processes

To increase work effort and strain on the musculoskeletal system

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

Interacting with patients' families

Lifting and transferring patients (correct)

Completing paperwork

Administering medications

What is the primary focus of the Braden Scale?

Predicting risk and reducing progression of pressure injury (correct)

Assessing mental health status

Monitoring blood pressure changes

Measuring patient's height and weight

What do nurses need to utilize in order to reduce the risk of injury?

Good body mechanics Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using pillows, hand-wrist splints, and foot boards/boots for positioning devices?

To promote comfort and prevent contractures Signup and view all the answers

In which position should the patient be placed to prevent foot drop?

Supine position Signup and view all the answers

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

Maximize functional mobility and independence Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of range of motion (ROM) exercises for immobile patients?

To maintain or improve mobility Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between active ROM and passive ROM exercises?

Active ROM is unassisted movement, while passive ROM is nurse-assisted movement Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'flexion' refer to in ROM positions?

Decreasing angle of the joint Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse do when performing passive ROM exercises?

Provide support for joints distal to the joint being manipulated Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended technique when starting passive ROM exercises?

Start slowly with smooth, easy movements Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'abduction' refer to in ROM positions?

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

What is the recommended sequence when performing ROM exercises?

Work from distal joints to proximal joints one at a time Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using elastic stockings for immobile patients?

To promote circulation and prevent swelling Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using trapeze bars for positioning devices?

To assist the patient in moving and shifting positions Signup and view all the answers

What are the three body systems for movement regulation?

Muscular, Skeletal, Nervous Signup and view all the answers

What are the risk factors for pressure sore development?

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

What is the Braden Scale used for?

Predicting pressure sore development Signup and view all the answers

What are the stages of pressure ulcers?

1-4 Signup and view all the answers

What are the effects of immobility on the integumentary system?

Pressure sores/injuries Signup and view all the answers

What are the factors contributing to pressure sores?

Intrinsic and extrinsic factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the main guideline for lifting objects safely?

Bend at knees, tighten abs, lift with leg muscles Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary resource for moving and positioning clients, ensuring proper body alignment, and preventing contractures?

Body mechanics, ergonomics, and safe patient handling Signup and view all the answers

What does a wide base of support and low center of gravity provide for the body?

Greater stability Signup and view all the answers

What do metabolic, cardiovascular, and urinary effects represent in the context of immobility?

Effects of immobility Signup and view all the answers

What exacerbates pressure injury formation along with pressure slowing blood flow?

Friction, shear, and maceration Signup and view all the answers

What do the six risk subscales of the Braden Scale help to predict?

Pressure sore development Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Principles of Body Mechanics

Wide base of support and low center of gravity for greater stability
Guidelines for lifting: plan, ask for help, widen base, bend at knees, tighten abs, lift with leg muscles
Three body systems for movement regulation: Muscular, Skeletal, Nervous
Effects of immobility: metabolic, cardiovascular, urinary, respiratory, musculoskeletal, integumentary, psychosocial
Factors contributing to pressure sores: intrinsic and extrinsic factors
Risk factors for pressure sore development: sensory perception, mobility, moisture, nutrition, friction, shear, age
Pressure injury formation: pressure slows blood flow, friction, shear, and maceration exacerbate the issue
Braden Scale for predicting pressure sore development: six risk subscales, lower score indicates higher risk
Stages of pressure ulcers: 1-4, common sites, pathogenesis of pressure injury
Resources for moving and positioning clients, proper body alignment, and contractures
Importance of applying body mechanics, ergonomics, safe patient handling, and immobility reduction in nursing
Guidelines for nurses to decrease the effects of immobility on clients and prevent pressure sores/injuries

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Test your knowledge of body mechanics principles, including proper lifting techniques, effects of immobility, pressure sore risk factors, and preventive measures for reducing immobility-related issues in nursing. This quiz covers topics such as body systems involved in movement regulation, pressure sore formation, and resources for client positioning and alignment.