Question 1

An appropriate procedure to use when moving a patient up in bed is for the nurse to:

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A)  raise the head of the bed.
B)  start by flexing the patient's knees and hips.
C)  place a pillow under the patient's shoulders.
D)  instruct the patient to inhale and hold still.

Question 2

The nurse needs to transfer the patient from the bed to the stretcher.The patient is unable to assist.Of the following,which would be the best technique for transferring the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using three nurses and a slide board
B)  Using the three-person lift technique
C)  Raising the head 30 degrees
D)  Having the patient keep arms to the side A

Question 3

Which of the following risk factors contribute to complications of immobility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paralysis
B)  Traction
C)  Arterial insufficiency
D)  Incontinence
E)  Constipation

Question 4

To position a patient with hemiplegia in Fowler's position,the nurse should:

Accepted Answer

A)  elevate the head of the bed 15 to 30 degrees.
B)  place the patient in the prone position.
C)  position a spastic hand with the fingers extended using hand rolls.
D)  position the patient's head with slight hyperextension of the neck.

Question 5

In positioning the patient in the prone position,one way to improve breathing is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  support the arms in a flexed position level at the shoulders.
B)  place a pillow under the lower legs.
C)  place a small pillow under the patient's abdomen.
D)  support the patient's head with a small pillow.

Question 6

The patient is an elderly man who has just been admitted for a probable cerebrovascular accident.The patient is nonverbal and does not respond to requests but is able to turn himself in bed.The nurse notices that the patient likes to lie on his right side,and soon after being turned by the nursing staff,the patient turns back to his right side.The nurse in this case should:

Accepted Answer

A)  allow the patient to lie on his right side continuously because he seems comfortable.
B)  prevent the patient from lying on his right side until he no longer wishes to lie on that side.
C)  frequently assess the patient and turn him more frequently.
D)  allow the patient to lie on his right side until a pressure ulcer develops and he can no longer lie on that side.

Question 7

Patients at risk for complications and/or injury from improper positioning include patients with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Poor nutrition
B)  Loss of sensation
C)  Impaired muscle development
D)  Poor circulation

Question 8

To assist the patient to a sitting position on the side of the bed,what should the nurse do first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Raise the height of the bed.
B)  Raise the head of the bed 30 degrees.
C)  Turn the patient onto the side facing away from the nurse.
D)  Move the patient's legs over the side of the bed.

Question 9

Proper alignment for a patient in sitting position includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Head erect
B)  Four-inch space between edge of seat and popliteal space
C)  Vertebrae straight
D)  Both feet elevated

Question 10

A nurse should be aware of safety measures to prevent personal injury when lifting or moving patients.An appropriate principle to follow is:

Accepted Answer

A)  bend at the waist for lifting.
B)  tighten the stomach muscles and pelvis.
C)  keep the weight to be lifted away from the body.
D)  carry or hold the weight 1 to 2 feet above the waist. B

Question 11

The nurse realizes that her patient needs to improve his or her mobility as quickly as possible.This is because the nurse realizes that mobilization:

Accepted Answer

A)  improves joint motion.
B)  decreases circulation.
C)  increases social activity.
D)  enhances mental stimulation.

Question 12

Body balance is achieved when a wide _____________ exists.

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Question 13

An appropriate technique for the nurse to implement when moving a patient out of bed to a chair with a mechanical lift is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  lower the height of the bed.
B)  lower the head of the bed.
C)  place the sling from shoulders to knees.
D)  keep the check valve open when the patient is seated in the chair.

Question 14

A postoperative patient has been instructed by a nurse about the importance of moving in bed but is still avoiding movement.The nurse should:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid moving the patient until he or she is motivated.
B)  have family members move the patient around.
C)  decrease the frequency of movement to be performed.
D)  medicate the patient with a prescribed analgesic before moving.

Question 15

Why does a nurse move a patient who has been confined to bed for a few days slowly from a sitting to a standing position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fatigue
B)  Muscle injury
C)  Sensory disorientation
D)  Orthostatic hypotension

Question 16

When preparing to move a patient in bed,the nurse should:

Accepted Answer

A)  expect that the patient's comfort level will decrease.
B)  make sure that all pillows used in the previous position stay in position.
C)  raise the bed to a comfortable working height.
D)  plan on moving the patient herself because other nurses are busy.

Question 17

The patient is immobile and is being placed in the supine position.To reduce extension of the fingers and abduction of the thumb,the nurse places _________________ in the patient's hands.

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Question 18

The patient is immobile and has been repositioned in bed using a drawsheet.When finished,the patient is in a supported Fowler's position with the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees.Also important for positioning this patient is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  support his calves with pillows.
B)  place a large pillow behind his head to prevent extension.
C)  place a pillow behind his upper back.
D)  avoid using pillows if the patient does not have use of the hands and arms.

Question 19

Positioning of patients to maintain correct body alignment is essential to prevent which of the following complications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thrombus
B)  Pressure ulcer
C)  Kyphosis
D)  Contractures B,D

Question 20

Awareness of posture and changes in equilibrium is known as _______________.

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Exam 11: Safe Patient Handling, transfer, and Positioning

An appropriate procedure to use when moving a patient up in bed is for the nurse to:

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The nurse needs to transfer the patient from the bed to the stretcher.The patient is unable to assist.Of the following,which would be the best technique for transferring the patient?

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Which of the following risk factors contribute to complications of immobility?

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To position a patient with hemiplegia in Fowler's position,the nurse should:

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In positioning the patient in the prone position,one way to improve breathing is to:

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Patients at risk for complications and/or injury from improper positioning include patients with which of the following?

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To assist the patient to a sitting position on the side of the bed,what should the nurse do first?

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Proper alignment for a patient in sitting position includes which of the following?

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A nurse should be aware of safety measures to prevent personal injury when lifting or moving patients.An appropriate principle to follow is:

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The nurse realizes that her patient needs to improve his or her mobility as quickly as possible.This is because the nurse realizes that mobilization:

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Body balance is achieved when a wide _____________ exists.

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An appropriate technique for the nurse to implement when moving a patient out of bed to a chair with a mechanical lift is to:

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A postoperative patient has been instructed by a nurse about the importance of moving in bed but is still avoiding movement.The nurse should:

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Why does a nurse move a patient who has been confined to bed for a few days slowly from a sitting to a standing position?

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When preparing to move a patient in bed,the nurse should:

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The patient is immobile and is being placed in the supine position.To reduce extension of the fingers and abduction of the thumb,the nurse places _________________ in the patient's hands.

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The patient is immobile and has been repositioned in bed using a drawsheet.When finished,the patient is in a supported Fowler's position with the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees.Also important for positioning this patient is to:

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Positioning of patients to maintain correct body alignment is essential to prevent which of the following complications?

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Awareness of posture and changes in equilibrium is known as _______________.

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An appropriate procedure to use when moving a patient up in bed is for the nurse to:

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The nurse needs to transfer the patient from the bed to the stretcher.The patient is unable to assist.Of the following,which would be the best technique for transferring the patient?

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Which of the following risk factors contribute to complications of immobility?

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To position a patient with hemiplegia in Fowler's position,the nurse should:

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In positioning the patient in the prone position,one way to improve breathing is to:

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Patients at risk for complications and/or injury from improper positioning include patients with which of the following?

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To assist the patient to a sitting position on the side of the bed,what should the nurse do first?

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Proper alignment for a patient in sitting position includes which of the following?

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A nurse should be aware of safety measures to prevent personal injury when lifting or moving patients.An appropriate principle to follow is:

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The nurse realizes that her patient needs to improve his or her mobility as quickly as possible.This is because the nurse realizes that mobilization:

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Body balance is achieved when a wide _____________ exists.

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An appropriate technique for the nurse to implement when moving a patient out of bed to a chair with a mechanical lift is to:

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A postoperative patient has been instructed by a nurse about the importance of moving in bed but is still avoiding movement.The nurse should:

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Why does a nurse move a patient who has been confined to bed for a few days slowly from a sitting to a standing position?

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When preparing to move a patient in bed,the nurse should:

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The patient is immobile and is being placed in the supine position.To reduce extension of the fingers and abduction of the thumb,the nurse places _________________ in the patient's hands.

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The patient is immobile and has been repositioned in bed using a drawsheet.When finished,the patient is in a supported Fowler's position with the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees.Also important for positioning this patient is to:

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Positioning of patients to maintain correct body alignment is essential to prevent which of the following complications?

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Awareness of posture and changes in equilibrium is known as _______________.

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