Nurses need to implement appropriate body mechanics in order to prevent injury to themselves and their clients. Which principle of body mechanics should the nurse incorporate into client care?
Flex the knees and keep the feet apart.
Assume a position far enough away from the client.
Twist the body in the direction of movement.
Use the strong back muscles for lifting or moving.
The Correct Answer is A
A. Flex the knees and keep the feet apart:
This provides a stable base of support and reduces strain on the back when lifting or moving a patient.
B. Assume a position far enough away from the client:
Standing too far away increases the leverage and strain on muscles and makes lifting more dangerous.
C. Twist the body in the direction of movement:
Twisting should be avoided as it can injure the spine. Always pivot or turn with the whole body.
D. Use the strong back muscles for lifting or moving:
The legs, not the back, should do most of the work when lifting to prevent back injuries.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Perform catheter care twice a day:
Routine perineal care and cleaning of the catheter insertion site are evidence-based practices to reduce CAUTI risk.
B. Replace the catheter on a routine basis:
Routine replacement is done, but not more effective than good hygiene in reducing infection risk. Over-manipulation may increase risk.
C. Administer cranberry tablets three times a day:
Cranberry products have not consistently shown a reduction in CAUTIs in catheterized patients.
D. Administer prophylactic antibiotics twice a day for the duration of the catheter:
This promotes antibiotic resistance and is not recommended unless there is an active infection.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Hold the shaft of the penis at a 60-degree angle:
The penis should be held at a 90-degree angle (perpendicular to the body) to straighten the urethra and ease catheter insertion.
B. Hold the shaft of the penis with the dominant hand:
The non-dominant hand is used to hold the penis and is considered contaminated after touching the patient. The dominant hand inserts the catheter using sterile technique.
C. Cleanse the meatus 3 times with the same cotton ball from clean to dirty:
A new cotton ball or swab should be used each time to prevent contamination. "Clean to dirty" implies incorrect direction-meatus is the cleanest part.
D. Cleanse the meatus with circular strokes beginning at the meatus and working outward:
This is the correct technique for male catheterization. Start at the urethral opening and clean outward using sterile technique.
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