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When lifting a heavy object from the floor, which action by the nurse demonstrates proper body mechanics according to current safety standards?
Show answer →Key principles: 1) Maintain a wide base of support (feet shoulder-width apart). 2) Flex knees and hips (squat) rather than bending at the waist. 3) Keep the object as close to the body/center of gravity as possible. 4) Use the large muscles of the legs (quadriceps/gluteals) instead of back muscles. 5) Tighten abdominal muscles to support the spine. NCLEX Tip: Avoid twisting (pivoting is correct) and bending at the waist (common distractors). Always assess the weight before lifting; if it exceeds the 35 lb NIOSH limit, use assistive equipment.
While ambulating, a patient reports sudden dizziness and their knees begin to buckle. What is the nurse's immediate sequence of actions?
Show answer →1) Step behind the patient with feet wide apart to create a base of support. 2) Grasp the gait belt. 3) Extend one leg and allow the patient to slide down the leg to the floor. 4) Protect the patient's head from hitting the ground. NCLEX Focus: Do NOT attempt to catch or hold up the patient, as this leads to nurse back injuries and unpredictable falls. The goal is a controlled descent. Once on the floor, assess ABCs and vitals before moving the patient. Documentation should include the events leading to the fall and the patient's assessment post-fall.
When teaching a client how to change their ostomy appliance, what instruction should the nurse provide regarding the skin barrier (wafer) opening size?
Show answer →The skin barrier opening should be cut approximately 1/8 inch (3 mm) larger than the stoma. This protects the peristomal skin from effluent while preventing the barrier from cutting into the stoma tissue. The stoma will shrink over the first 6-8 weeks post-op, so measurements must be frequent. NCLEX Tip: If the opening is too large, skin breakdown (excoriation) occurs; if too small, it causes stoma trauma/bleeding.
At what point should the nurse instruct a client to empty their ostomy pouch to prevent leaks and skin irritation?
Show answer →When the pouch is 1/3 to 1/2 full. Waiting until it is more than half full increases the weight of the pouch, which can pull the seal away from the skin, leading to leaks and skin excoriation. It also prevents bulging under clothing. NCLEX Strategy: This is a high-yield safety and maintenance point. If the pouch is inflated with gas (ballooning), it should be vented/emptied immediately.
A nurse is considering therapeutic massage for a client with a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and recent calf pain. Why is this intervention contraindicated?
Show answer →Massage is strictly contraindicated in areas of suspected or known DVT because mechanical pressure can dislodge a thrombus, leading to a pulmonary embolism (PE). Clinical Reasoning: Always assess for Red Flags before non-pharm interventions. Other massage contraindications: skin infections, acute inflammation, or over sites of malignancy. NCLEX tests the Do No Harm principle.
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The full NCLEX-RN deck contains 1030 flashcards, and 30 of them focus on basics. This page shows 5 free samples.
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