What Action Is Most Important in Limiting the Nurse's Risk

question 19

Multiple Choice

What action is most important in limiting the nurse's risk of back injuries?

• A) Use good body mechanics at all times.
• B) Work with another nurse or an aide when lifting and turning patients.
• C) Avoid manual lifting by using assistive devices as often as possible.
• D) Develop a lift team at the clinical site.

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Definitions:

Type A Behavior Pattern

A personality trait characterized by high levels of competitiveness, aggressiveness, impatience, and a constant sense of urgency, often associated with an increased risk of heart disease.

Type B Behavior Pattern

A personality type characterized by relatively relaxed, non-urgent approach to life, in contrast to the more intense, competitive nature of Type A behavior.

External Locus of Control

The belief that outcomes in one's life are due to external forces beyond one's control rather than one's own actions.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage process that describes the physiological changes the body goes through when under stress: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.