Question 1

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 hypotensionE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to reposition the patient.Which of the following is a principle of safe patient transfer and positioning?

Accepted Answer

A)  The wider the base of support,the greater the stability of the nurse.
B)  The higher the center of gravity,the greater the stability of the nurse.
C)  Facing in the opposite direction of movement prevents twisting.
D)  Using either the arms or the legs reduces the risk for back injury.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

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.

Accepted Answer

hand rolls
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Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

proprioceptive function
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Question 5

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.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

A nursing skill that helps a weakened or dependent patient or patients with restricted mobility to attain positions to regain optimal independence is known as ________________.

Accepted Answer

transferring
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Question 7

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.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The nurse prevents self-injury by using which of the following when transferring a patient? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Correct posture
B)  Maximal muscle strength
C)  Effective body mechanics
D)  Effective lifting techniquesE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Plantar flexion contracture,otherwise known as _____________,is caused when the force of gravity pulls an unsupported,weakened foot into a plantar-flexed position.

Accepted Answer

footdrop
Plantar flexion contracture,or ...

Question 11

Patients at risk for complications and/or injury from improper positioning include patients with which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Poor nutrition
B)  Loss of sensation
C)  Impaired muscle development
D)  Poor circulationE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 11: Safe Patient Handling, Transfer, and Positioning

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

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The nurse prevents self-injury by using which of the following when transferring a patient? (Select all that apply. )

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A nursing skill that helps a weakened or dependent patient or patients with restricted mobility to attain positions to regain optimal independence is known as ________________.

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

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proprioceptive function
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Plantar flexion contracture,otherwise known as _____________,is caused when the force of gravity pulls an unsupported,weakened foot into a plantar-flexed position.

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

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The nurse is preparing to reposition the patient.Which of the following is a principle of safe patient transfer and positioning?

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Patients at risk for complications and/or injury from improper positioning include patients with which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

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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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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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hand rolls
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Exam 11: Safe Patient Handling, Transfer, and Positioning

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

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The nurse prevents self-injury by using which of the following when transferring a patient? (Select all that apply. )

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A nursing skill that helps a weakened or dependent patient or patients with restricted mobility to attain positions to regain optimal independence is known as ________________.

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

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Plantar flexion contracture,otherwise known as _____________,is caused when the force of gravity pulls an unsupported,weakened foot into a plantar-flexed position.

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

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The nurse is preparing to reposition the patient.Which of the following is a principle of safe patient transfer and positioning?

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Patients at risk for complications and/or injury from improper positioning include patients with which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

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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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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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