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
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Studies of workers' compensation claims show that nursing personnel have the highest claim rates of any occupation or industry.
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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
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: As a general rule, the nurse should use a transfer belt.
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
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should carry objects close to the midline of the body.
When a fall occurs the nurse should document the incident and initiate a(n) ____ report.
Correct Answer: incident
Rationale: The nurse must initiate an incident report describing the events of a patient's fall.
Continuous ____ motion machines flex and extend joints to mobilize them passively without the strain of active exercises.
Correct Answer: passive
Rationale: Continuous passive motion (CPM) machines flex and extend joints to mobilize them passively without the strain of active exercises. It is imperative that the CPM machine be set according to the health care provider's orders for the degree and the speed of flexion and extension for each individual patient to prevent damage to the joint or surgical site.
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
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The semi-Fowler's position is when the head of the bed is raised approximately 30 degrees. Orthopneic position is when the patient is leaning over the bedside table. Sims position is when the knee is drawn toward the chest. Arms are not flexed toward the head in the semi-Fowler's position.
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