The Nurse Is Applying a Continuous Passive Motion (CPM)machine to the Patient's

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is applying a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine to the patient's leg.To do so,she must: (Select all that apply. )

• A)provide analgesia 1 hour before starting the CPM.
• B)stop the CPM when in extension and place a sheepskin on the machine.
• C)align the patient's joint with the CPM's mechanical joint.
• D)secure the patient's extremity tightly with Velcro straps.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where the removal of an undesirable outcome strengthens the behavior leading to its removal.

Expectations

Beliefs or forecasts about future events, which can significantly influence current behavior and decision-making processes.

Desirable Behaviour

Actions or conduct that are considered advantageous, beneficial, or appropriate according to societal, organizational, or personal standards.

Law of Contingent Reinforcement

This law states that the effectiveness of a reward or punishment in influencing future behavior is contingent upon the behavior being directly linked to the reward or punishment.