Question 1

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. 
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 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 keeps arms to the side 
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 keeps arms to the side

Question 3

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. 
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 4

Positioning of patients to maintain correct body alignment is essential to prevent which of the following complications? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

A nurse is reviewing the patient assignment for the day.Of all the patients, which individual has the greatest potential for injury during transfers?

Accepted Answer

A) Diabetes mellitus 
B) Myocardial infarction 
C) A cerebrovascular accident 
D) An upper extremity fracture 
A) Diabetes mellitus 
B) Myocardial infarction 
C) A cerebrovascular accident 
D) An upper extremity fracture

Question 6

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. 
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 7

Body balance is achieved when a wide _____________ exists.

Accepted Answer

base of support
Body balance is achieved

Question 8

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. 
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 9

To transfer the patient who has normal weight bearing and upper body strength out of bed to a chair, what should the nurse do?

Accepted Answer

A) Grab the patient under the axilla to lift. 
B) Have the patient move forward with the weak side. 
C) Have the patient put on shoes with nonskid soles. 
D) Place the chair in a position 90 degrees opposite the bed. 
A) Grab the patient under the axilla to lift. 
B) Have the patient move forward with the weak side. 
C) Have the patient put on shoes with nonskid soles. 
D) Place the chair in a position 90 degrees opposite the bed.

Question 10

The nurse plans to use a trochanter roll when repositioning a patient.Where should the nurse place the trochanter roll?

Accepted Answer

A) Under the small of the back 
B) Behind the knees when supine 
C) Alongside the ilium to mid-thigh 
D) In the palm of the hand with fingers flexed 
A) Under the small of the back 
B) Behind the knees when supine 
C) Alongside the ilium to mid-thigh 
D) In the palm of the hand with fingers flexed

Question 11

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. 
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.

Exam 9: Safe Patient Handling, Transfer, and Positioning

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

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?

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

Positioning of patients to maintain correct body alignment is essential to prevent which of the following complications? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is reviewing the patient assignment for the day.Of all the patients, which individual has the greatest potential for injury during transfers?

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

Body balance is achieved when a wide _____________ exists.

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

To transfer the patient who has normal weight bearing and upper body strength out of bed to a chair, what should the nurse do?

The nurse plans to use a trochanter roll when repositioning a patient.Where should the nurse place the trochanter roll?

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

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