NUR 242
NUR 242 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Patricia is an RN working at a rehabilitation center
and witnesses a nurse aid struggling to lift and
reposition an elderly, bed ridden patient. She
explains to the nurse aide that there is a No Lift
Policy in place in the establishment. What does this
policy entail? - correct answer The concept of a no-lift
policy is a pledge from administrators that proper
equipment, adequately maintained and in sufficient
numbers, will be available to care providers to
reduce the risks associated with manual patient
handling
, NUR 242
Immobility effects multiple body systems. What are
some interventions that you can implement to
decrease these effects? Select all that apply.
A. Utilizing waffle mattress to reduce the need for
repositioning
B. Teds/SCDs
C. Rubbing reddened areas
D. Limiting fluid intake
E. ROM exercises - correct answer Answer: B and E
Rational:
-A is incorrect because regardless of implemented
mattress, positioning should be every 2 hours
-C is incorrect. You should not rub at reddened
areas. This increases the risk for skin break.
-D is incorrect. You should encourage proper
hydration to promote well hydrated and healthy
skin.
NUR 242 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Patricia is an RN working at a rehabilitation center
and witnesses a nurse aid struggling to lift and
reposition an elderly, bed ridden patient. She
explains to the nurse aide that there is a No Lift
Policy in place in the establishment. What does this
policy entail? - correct answer The concept of a no-lift
policy is a pledge from administrators that proper
equipment, adequately maintained and in sufficient
numbers, will be available to care providers to
reduce the risks associated with manual patient
handling
, NUR 242
Immobility effects multiple body systems. What are
some interventions that you can implement to
decrease these effects? Select all that apply.
A. Utilizing waffle mattress to reduce the need for
repositioning
B. Teds/SCDs
C. Rubbing reddened areas
D. Limiting fluid intake
E. ROM exercises - correct answer Answer: B and E
Rational:
-A is incorrect because regardless of implemented
mattress, positioning should be every 2 hours
-C is incorrect. You should not rub at reddened
areas. This increases the risk for skin break.
-D is incorrect. You should encourage proper
hydration to promote well hydrated and healthy
skin.
