A nure is caring for a client who is receiving enteral tube feedings due to dysphagia. Which of the
following bed positions should the nurse use for safe care of this client?
Supine
Semi Fowlers
Semi Prone
Trendelenberg
- ANSWERS-Semi Fowlers
A nurse educator is reviewing proper body mechanics during employee orientation. Which of the following
statements should the nurse identify as an indication that an attendee understands the teaching? SATA
"My line of gravity should fall outside my base of support"
"The lower my center of gravity, the more stability I have"
"To broaden my base of support, I should spread my feet apart"
"when I lift an object, I should hold it close to my body as possible"
"When pulling an object, I should move my front foot forward"
- ANSWERS-"The lower my center of gravity, the more stability I have"
"To broaden my base of support, I should spread my feet apart"
"when I lift an object, I should hold it close to my body as possible"
A nurse is caring for a client who is sitting in a chair and asks to return to bed. Which of the following
actions is the nurses priority at this time?
Obtain a walker for the client to use to transfer back to bed
Call for additional staff to assist with the transfer
Use a transfer belt and assist the client back into bed
Determine the clients ability to help with the transfer
- ANSWERS-Determine the clients ability to help with the transfer