An Example of the Principles of Good Body Mechanics Applied

question 24

Multiple Choice

An example of the principles of good body mechanics applied to patient care occurs when the nurse:

• A) keeps his feet fixed, spread one in front of the other, and turns his upper body to move the patient up in bed with a rocking movement.
• B) assists another nurse in pushing a patient from one side of the bed to the other.
• C) bends at the waist to pick up and empty or move the urinary drainage bag attached to the lower end of the side rail.
• D) works at arm's distance from the patient when lifting or transferring the patient.

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Definitions:

Deductive Reasoning

A logical process in which a conclusion follows necessarily from given premises; moving from general statements to specific conclusions.

Conventional Level

The second level in Kohlberg's theory of moral development, where individuals make moral decisions based on conforming to social rules to ensure positive relationships and societal order.

Social Rules

Norms established by a society to dictate acceptable behavior, facilitate interaction, and maintain order among its members.

Preoperational Stage

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development (roughly ages 2 to 7) where children begin to engage in symbolic play and struggle with logic and taking the perspective of others.