Question 1

While caring for a patient who has a spinal cord injury, the nurse obtains assistance to logroll the patient.The nurse intervenes when observing the assistant prepare for the logroll by standing at which patient location?

Accepted Answer

A) The feet 
B) The head 
C) The waist 
D) The thighs

Question 2

The nurse encourages a patient to take full, deep breaths to keep the alveoli open to prevent which complication from occurring?

Accepted Answer

A) Shearing 
B) Peristalsis 
C) Atelectasis 
D) Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Question 3

Which positioning device does the nurse place to prevent the patient from experiencing an external rotation of the legs?

Accepted Answer

A) A foot board 
B) A blanket roll 
C) A set of stirrups 
D) A trochanter roll

Question 4

The nurse reinforces teaching for the caregiver on an immobile patient who will be discharged home soon.Which caregiver action when supervising care indicates the need for the nurse to intervene?

Accepted Answer

A) Using mild soaps for cleansing the skin 
B) Repositioning in bed at 2-hour intervals 
C) Offering the patient high-protein snacks 
D) Massaging directly on reddened bony prominences

Question 5

The nurse presents information regarding the Handle With Care campaign that was instituted by the American Nurses Association (ANA)to new staff members.Which staff member statements indicates correct understanding of the information presented?

Accepted Answer

A) "The purpose of the Handle With Care campaign is to build an industry-wide program in health care to prevent musculoskeletal injuries." 
B) "The Handle With Care campaign provides guidelines for disciplinary action for those who lift and move patients incorrectly." 
C) "The Handle With Care bill was passed by the House of Representatives and requires safe patient handling programs in all health-care facilities." 
D) "The Handle With Care campaign instituted a 'no lifting' program that prevents nursing staff from lifting patients under any circumstance."

Exam 16: Moving and Positioning Patients

While caring for a patient who has a spinal cord injury, the nurse obtains assistance to logroll the patient.The nurse intervenes when observing the assistant prepare for the logroll by standing at which patient location?

The nurse encourages a patient to take full, deep breaths to keep the alveoli open to prevent which complication from occurring?

Which positioning device does the nurse place to prevent the patient from experiencing an external rotation of the legs?

The nurse reinforces teaching for the caregiver on an immobile patient who will be discharged home soon.Which caregiver action when supervising care indicates the need for the nurse to intervene?

The nurse presents information regarding the Handle With Care campaign that was instituted by the American Nurses Association (ANA) to new staff members.Which staff member statements indicates correct understanding of the information presented?