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Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Prep

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Which of the following actions should the nurse aide take to use a wide base support when assisting a client to get up in a chair?
  1. Bend at the waist and place arms under the client’s arms and lift.
  2. Face the client, bend knees and place hands on client’s forearm and lift.
  3. Spread feet apart.
  4. Tighten pelvic muscles.
Explanation
Answer: B - When assisting a client to stand up, use a wide base support by facing the client, bending your knees, placing your hands on client’s forearm, and lifting. Using the rules for body mechanics, the person has to face the working area to prevent unnecessary twisting. The base of support is the area on which an object rests. A good base of support is needed for balance, especially when lifting clients or helping them getting up in a chair. Bend your knees and squat to lift heavy object. Do not bend from your waist. That places strain on small back muscles.
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