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Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 97, Mobility and Safe Patient Handling
Published 1 month, 1 week ago
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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
• Prioritize a thorough patient assessment of vital signs and pain before any mobility or transfer activity.
• Apply proper body mechanics using the B.A.C.K. mnemonic (Bend, Align, Center, Keep close) to protect yourself from injury.
• Select the correct assistive device, such as a cane on the strong side, based on the patient's specific stability and weight-bearing status.
• Identify common NCLEX traps, such as relying on a patient's self-report of readiness over objective clinical data.
• Connect safe positioning and regular turning schedules to the prevention of pressure injuries in immobile patients.
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