Which of the following practices, when done regularly, can help reduce back injuries during lifting?
A) Gaining body weight to "anchor" the lift
B) Keeping the palms up when possible while lifting the cot
C) Using traditional sit-ups to strengthen lower back muscles during exercise routines
D) Twisting during lifting to reduce the number of steps to move a patient from the floor to the cot
B
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When applying the pulse oximeter sensor to a patient's finger, he asks you what it is for. Your response would be:
A) "It provides us with the most accurate measure of your heart rate." B) "It measures the amount of oxygen being carried by your blood cells." C) "It tells us how well your heart is pumping blood." D) "It allows us to monitor your blood pressure."
As part of the problem escalation process, appropriate personnel such as in-house support groups are usually contacted first.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)