1. A nurse is teaching an assistive personnel about a upper body mechanics to prevent injury. Which

of the following actions by the AP demonstrate an understanding of the teaching?

The AP extends his pelvis outward when reaching for an object.

The AP keeps the object he is lifting close to his body

The AP bends at the waist when lifting an object.

The AP relaxes his abdominal muscles when reaching for an object.

2. A nurse is assessing a client who isimmobile and notices a red area over the client’s coccyx. Which

of the following actions should the nurse take?

Change the clients position every 4 hours

Apply petroleum base ointment in the red area

Assess the red area for blanching

Use friction when cleansing the client’s skin

3. A nurse is preparing to insert an IV catheter for a client following a right mastectomy. Which of the

following veins should the nurse select when initiating an IV therapy?

The radial vein on the left wrist

The cephalic vein in the left distal forearm

The basilic vein in the right antecubital fossa

The cephalic vein on the back of the right hand

4. A nurse is preparing to administer a medication into a client by the intradermal route after

applying gloves and cleaning the site with an antiseptic swab. In what order should the nurse take the

steps to administer the medication? (move steps into box 1- 4 priority)

1. Use a nondominated hand to stretch the skin

2. Insert the needle at an angle

3. inject the medication

4. Withdrawal the needle

5. Activate the needle safety device

5. A nurse is providing teaching to a client about colorectal cancer prevention guidelines. Which of

the following recommendations should the nurse include?

Intake of dietary fiber