A practical nurse (PN) is monitoring the care environment to ensure adherence to proper ergonomics and the safe use of equipment. Which of the following observations indicate safe and appropriate practice? Select all that apply.
- Two staff members use a friction-reducing slide board to transfer a non-weight-bearing client from a bed to a stretcher.Cevap
- A staff member pushes, rather than pulls, a heavy equipment cart when moving it down the hallway.Cevap
- The practical nurse raises the client's bed to waist height before assisting the client to turn onto their side.Cevap
- DThe practical nurse applies bilateral soft wrist restraints to a client pulling at an intravenous line before trialing a concealed IV sleeve.
- EThe practical nurse assigns an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to determine if a client can bear enough weight to use a stand-and-pivot transfer technique.
Cevap
The correct practices include using a friction-reducing slide board for a non-weight-bearing transfer, pushing heavy equipment carts instead of pulling them, and raising the bed to waist height before repositioning a client.
Proper ergonomics involves raising the bed to the nurse's waist level to prevent bending at the waist, pushing objects rather than pulling them to use body weight effectively, and utilizing assistive devices like slide boards to reduce friction during transfers. These actions collectively ensure a safe environment and minimize the risk of injury.
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Safe use of equipment and proper body mechanics (ergonomics) to prevent injury to both the client and the nurse.