Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Ergonomic Principles

(Body Mechanics)

A nurse is caring for a client following knee arthroplasty. Which of the

following prescriptions regarding the continuous passive motion (CPM)
machine should be verified with the provider?
A. Initiate CPM immediately after surgery
B. Maintain CPM at all times
C. Ensure CPM machine is well padded
Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Mobility and Immobility
A bed-bound client needs to be repositioned. What guidelines should the nurse follow to prevent
personal injury?
Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Ergonomic Principles (Body Mechanics)

A nurse is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
What measures can the nurse take to ensure encouragement to the client in a stressful
situation?
A client asks the nurse to explain the different types of advance directives. What information
should be provided regarding living wills, durable power of attorney and DNR orders?
A nurse is documenting on the electronic medical record (EMR). How should the nurse ensure
client confidentiality during documentation?

What ergonomic principles and body mechanics should the nurse use when lifting a client?

Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Ergonomic Principles (Body Mechanics)

A nurse is caring for a client following knee arthroplasty. Which of the following prescriptions
regarding the continuous passive motion (CPM) machine should be verified with the provider?
A. Initiate CPM immediately after surgery
B. Maintain CPM at all times
C. Ensure CPM machine is well padded
Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Mobility and Immobility

A bed-bound client needs to be repositioned. What guidelines should the nurse follow to prevent
personal injury?
Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Ergonomic Principles (Body Mechanics)

A nurse is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
What measures can the nurse take to ensure encouragement to the client in a stressful
situation?
Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Teaching and Learning

A nurse is providing dietary education to a client with an ostomy. Which of the following foods
should the nurse encourage the client to include to decrease gas?
a. Beans
b. Yogurt
c. Fish
d. Garlic
Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Bowel Training/Elimination

Explain how the nurse would instruct a client on performance of progressive relaxation.
Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Alternative Therapy

A nurse is caring for a client prescribed an Aquathermia pad. What should the nurse monitor this
client for during therapy?
Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Heat and Cold Therapy

A client asks a nurse to explain different nonpharmacological interventions for pain. What should
the nurse discuss?
Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Nonpharmacologic Pain Relief

A client asks the nurse to explain the different types of advance directives. What information
should be provided regarding living wills, durable power of attorney and DNR orders?
A nurse is documenting on the electronic medical record (EMR). How should the nurse ensure
client confidentiality during documentation?

What ergonomic principles and body mechanics should the nurse use when lifting a client?
Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Ergonomic Principles (Body Mechanics)

A nurse is caring for a client following knee arthroplasty. Which of the following prescriptions
regarding the continuous passive motion (CPM) machine should be verified with the provider?
A. Initiate CPM immediately after surgery
B. Maintain CPM at all times
C. Ensure CPM machine is well padded
Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Mobility and Immobility

A bed-bound client needs to be repositioned. What guidelines should the nurse follow to prevent
personal injury?
Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Ergonomic Principles (Body Mechanics)

A nurse is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
What measures can the nurse take to ensure encouragement to the client in a stressful
situation?
Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Teaching and Learning

A nurse is providing dietary education to a client with an ostomy. Which of the following foods
should the nurse encourage the client to include to decrease gas?
a. Beans
b. Yogurt
c. Fish
d. Garlic
Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Bowel Training/Elimination

Explain how the nurse would instruct a client on performance of progressive relaxation.
Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Alternative Therapy

A nurse is caring for a client prescribed an Aquathermia pad. What should the nurse monitor this
client for during therapy?
Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Heat and Cold Therapy

A client asks a nurse to explain different nonpharmacological interventions for pain. What should
the nurse discuss?

Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Nonpharmacologic Pain Relief

Explain the steps involved in providing an intermittent enteral feeding.

Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Enteral Feeding

A nurse is caring for a client who is vomiting. What are signs and symptoms of dehydration?
Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Oral Hydration

A home health nurse has found a client collapsed on the floor. What initial action should the
nurse take?
Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Home Safety

A nurse is caring for a client who has dentures and is unable to perform denture care. What
actions should the nurse take to perform denture care for this client?
Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Hygiene