BSN 246 - ISB - Safety: (Remotely
Proctored) Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
What is the purpose of a gait belt?
It keeps patients from ambulating too fast by holding onto them.
It provides a means to steady a patient at the center of gravity.
It measures the distance a patient has ambulated by counting steps.
It identifies patients who are at risk for a fall and require assistance.
It is a type of restraint used as a safety measure. -
correct answer ✅It provides a means to steady a patient at the
center of gravity.
A combative patient comes in to the emergency room and is
swinging his fists at the nurses. With the assistance of security, the
charge nurse places wrist restraints on the patient. What would be
a priority action at this time?
Notify the health care provider for follow-up evaluation.
Tie the restraints to the bedside rail or frame of the wheelchair.
Tie the restraint straps in a knot so the patient does not get loose.
, BSN 246 - ISB - Safety: (Remotely
Proctored) Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Assess, but avoid removing the restraints every 2 hours because the
patient is violent. -
correct answer ✅Notify the health care provider for follow-up
evaluation.
The patient begins to cough and choke while the nurse is feeding
him. What should the nurse do?
Notify the health care provider immediately.
Give the patient some water.
Allow the patient to rest.
Suction the airway as necessary. -
correct answer ✅Suction the airway as necessary.
The nurse checks the patient's extremity restraints hourly. What is
the nurse looking for specific to this type of restraint?
(Select all that apply.)
Distal pulses.
Proctored) Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
What is the purpose of a gait belt?
It keeps patients from ambulating too fast by holding onto them.
It provides a means to steady a patient at the center of gravity.
It measures the distance a patient has ambulated by counting steps.
It identifies patients who are at risk for a fall and require assistance.
It is a type of restraint used as a safety measure. -
correct answer ✅It provides a means to steady a patient at the
center of gravity.
A combative patient comes in to the emergency room and is
swinging his fists at the nurses. With the assistance of security, the
charge nurse places wrist restraints on the patient. What would be
a priority action at this time?
Notify the health care provider for follow-up evaluation.
Tie the restraints to the bedside rail or frame of the wheelchair.
Tie the restraint straps in a knot so the patient does not get loose.
, BSN 246 - ISB - Safety: (Remotely
Proctored) Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Assess, but avoid removing the restraints every 2 hours because the
patient is violent. -
correct answer ✅Notify the health care provider for follow-up
evaluation.
The patient begins to cough and choke while the nurse is feeding
him. What should the nurse do?
Notify the health care provider immediately.
Give the patient some water.
Allow the patient to rest.
Suction the airway as necessary. -
correct answer ✅Suction the airway as necessary.
The nurse checks the patient's extremity restraints hourly. What is
the nurse looking for specific to this type of restraint?
(Select all that apply.)
Distal pulses.
