EAQ EXAM 2025 WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is a common trouble area for a patient in the supine position? Select all that apply. One,
some, or all responses may be correct.
1. Extended elbows
2. Unsupported feet
3. Externally rotated hips
4. Decreased circulation to the feet
5. Increased shearing force on the back of the knees - correct answers ✔✔1, 2, 3
While positioning a patient with hemiplegia in the supported Fowler's position, the nurse
positions the head of the patient against a small pillow with the chin slightly forward. Which
rationale explains this nursing action? - correct answers ✔✔Prevent flexion contractures
While positioning a patient in the supported supine position, the nurse places a pillow under
the upper shoulders. Which rationale explains this intervention? - correct answers ✔✔Maintain
correct allignment
Which aspect of positioning a patient in the supported Fowler's position has a goal of
decreasing flexion of vertebrae? - correct answers ✔✔Place a small pillow at the lower back
The nurse is caring for patients on a medical-surgical unit. The nurse plans the patients' care and
instructs the nursing assistant to assist in repositioning patients every 2 hours. Which patient is
at the greatest risk of complications if not repositioned properly? Select all that apply. One,
some, or all responses may be correct.
1. A 20-year-old unconscious patient
2. A 90-year-old frail patient
,3. 65-year-old patient who is visually impaired
4. A 40-year-old patient who has paraplegia
5. A 30-year old patient who has cholecystitis - correct answers ✔✔1, 2, 4
What is the order of steps to place a patient in Sims (semi-prone) position? - correct answers
✔✔1. Position the patient in the supine position.
2. Move to another side of the bed and turn patient on side.
3. Place a small pillow under patient's head.
4. Place pillow under flexed upper arm.
5. Place pillow under flexed upper leg.
6. Support feet in dorsiflexion with foot support devices
The nurse is caring for a patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome. While positioning the
patient, the nurse observes hyperextension of the lumbar spine. Which patient positioning
would likely have caused this condition? - correct answers ✔✔Prone Position
The nurse is positioning a postoperative patient to place the major portion of the body weight
on the hip and shoulder. In which position does the nurse place the patient? - correct answers
✔✔Side-Lying
The nursing student is performing range-of-motion (ROM) exercises for a patient who has been
immobile for an extended period. Which action performed by the nursing student needs
correction?
1. Performing ROM exercises when the pain score is 2
2. Performing ROM exercises 5 times during a session
3. Performing ROM exercises from smaller joints to larger joints
4. Performing ROM exercises by extending the joint as much as possible - correct answers ✔✔3.
Performing ROM exercises from smaller joints to larger joints
,The registered nurse is teaching a nursing student about the safety guidelines for nursing skills.
Which statement by the nursing student indicates the need for further learning?
1. "I should raise the side rail on the opposite side of the bed from where I'm standing."
2. "I should evaluate the patient for correct body alignment."
3. "I should determine the type of assistance required for safe positioning."
4. "I should arrange the positioning equipment as close as possible to the patient's bed." -
correct answers ✔✔4. "I should arrange the positioning equipment as close as possible to the
patient's bed."
The registered nurse is teaching a nursing student the steps of planning for moving and
positioning patients. Which statement by the nursing student indicates the need for further
learning? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
1."I should perform hand hygiene."
2 ."I should place all pillows on the bed."
3. "I should collect appropriate equipment."
4. "I should explain the procedure to the patient."
5. "I should keep the level of the bed in a low position."
6. "I should close the room door and bedside curtains." - correct answers ✔✔2, 5
What assessment would the nurse make a priority before moving a patient? - correct answers
✔✔Determine whether the patient's illness contradicts exertion.
Which site is at risk of skin breakdown when the patient is in the side-lying position? - correct
answers ✔✔Trochanter
Which complication would the nurse have to monitor for when using the supported Fowler's
position? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
1. Pressure on the posterior aspect of the knees
2. Excessive lateral flexion of the spine
, 3. Hyperextension of the lumbar spine
4. Increased shearing force on the back
5. Unprotected pressure points at the ileum - correct answers ✔✔1, 4
How many nurses would be required to place a patient in the semi-prone position? - correct
answers ✔✔One Nurse
The nurse places the patient in the prone position. Which nursing action reduces the flexion or
hyperextension of the cervical vertebrae? - correct answers ✔✔Turning the patient's head to
one side and supporting it with a small pillow
The nurse uses a trochanter roll or a sandbag when performing which intervention? Select all
that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
1. Placing the patient in the prone position
2. Placing the patient in the supported supine position
3. Placing the patient in the supported Fowler's position
4. Assisting the patient to sleep in the 30-degree lateral position
5. Assisting the patient in moving up in bed using a friction-reducing device - correct answers
✔✔2, 3
The nurse is caring for different patients. Which patient's condition may benefit from logrolling?
1. Head injury
2. Hand fracture
3. Spinal cord injury
4. Abdominal surgery - correct answers ✔✔3. Spinal cord injury
ANSWERS
What is a common trouble area for a patient in the supine position? Select all that apply. One,
some, or all responses may be correct.
1. Extended elbows
2. Unsupported feet
3. Externally rotated hips
4. Decreased circulation to the feet
5. Increased shearing force on the back of the knees - correct answers ✔✔1, 2, 3
While positioning a patient with hemiplegia in the supported Fowler's position, the nurse
positions the head of the patient against a small pillow with the chin slightly forward. Which
rationale explains this nursing action? - correct answers ✔✔Prevent flexion contractures
While positioning a patient in the supported supine position, the nurse places a pillow under
the upper shoulders. Which rationale explains this intervention? - correct answers ✔✔Maintain
correct allignment
Which aspect of positioning a patient in the supported Fowler's position has a goal of
decreasing flexion of vertebrae? - correct answers ✔✔Place a small pillow at the lower back
The nurse is caring for patients on a medical-surgical unit. The nurse plans the patients' care and
instructs the nursing assistant to assist in repositioning patients every 2 hours. Which patient is
at the greatest risk of complications if not repositioned properly? Select all that apply. One,
some, or all responses may be correct.
1. A 20-year-old unconscious patient
2. A 90-year-old frail patient
,3. 65-year-old patient who is visually impaired
4. A 40-year-old patient who has paraplegia
5. A 30-year old patient who has cholecystitis - correct answers ✔✔1, 2, 4
What is the order of steps to place a patient in Sims (semi-prone) position? - correct answers
✔✔1. Position the patient in the supine position.
2. Move to another side of the bed and turn patient on side.
3. Place a small pillow under patient's head.
4. Place pillow under flexed upper arm.
5. Place pillow under flexed upper leg.
6. Support feet in dorsiflexion with foot support devices
The nurse is caring for a patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome. While positioning the
patient, the nurse observes hyperextension of the lumbar spine. Which patient positioning
would likely have caused this condition? - correct answers ✔✔Prone Position
The nurse is positioning a postoperative patient to place the major portion of the body weight
on the hip and shoulder. In which position does the nurse place the patient? - correct answers
✔✔Side-Lying
The nursing student is performing range-of-motion (ROM) exercises for a patient who has been
immobile for an extended period. Which action performed by the nursing student needs
correction?
1. Performing ROM exercises when the pain score is 2
2. Performing ROM exercises 5 times during a session
3. Performing ROM exercises from smaller joints to larger joints
4. Performing ROM exercises by extending the joint as much as possible - correct answers ✔✔3.
Performing ROM exercises from smaller joints to larger joints
,The registered nurse is teaching a nursing student about the safety guidelines for nursing skills.
Which statement by the nursing student indicates the need for further learning?
1. "I should raise the side rail on the opposite side of the bed from where I'm standing."
2. "I should evaluate the patient for correct body alignment."
3. "I should determine the type of assistance required for safe positioning."
4. "I should arrange the positioning equipment as close as possible to the patient's bed." -
correct answers ✔✔4. "I should arrange the positioning equipment as close as possible to the
patient's bed."
The registered nurse is teaching a nursing student the steps of planning for moving and
positioning patients. Which statement by the nursing student indicates the need for further
learning? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
1."I should perform hand hygiene."
2 ."I should place all pillows on the bed."
3. "I should collect appropriate equipment."
4. "I should explain the procedure to the patient."
5. "I should keep the level of the bed in a low position."
6. "I should close the room door and bedside curtains." - correct answers ✔✔2, 5
What assessment would the nurse make a priority before moving a patient? - correct answers
✔✔Determine whether the patient's illness contradicts exertion.
Which site is at risk of skin breakdown when the patient is in the side-lying position? - correct
answers ✔✔Trochanter
Which complication would the nurse have to monitor for when using the supported Fowler's
position? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
1. Pressure on the posterior aspect of the knees
2. Excessive lateral flexion of the spine
, 3. Hyperextension of the lumbar spine
4. Increased shearing force on the back
5. Unprotected pressure points at the ileum - correct answers ✔✔1, 4
How many nurses would be required to place a patient in the semi-prone position? - correct
answers ✔✔One Nurse
The nurse places the patient in the prone position. Which nursing action reduces the flexion or
hyperextension of the cervical vertebrae? - correct answers ✔✔Turning the patient's head to
one side and supporting it with a small pillow
The nurse uses a trochanter roll or a sandbag when performing which intervention? Select all
that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
1. Placing the patient in the prone position
2. Placing the patient in the supported supine position
3. Placing the patient in the supported Fowler's position
4. Assisting the patient to sleep in the 30-degree lateral position
5. Assisting the patient in moving up in bed using a friction-reducing device - correct answers
✔✔2, 3
The nurse is caring for different patients. Which patient's condition may benefit from logrolling?
1. Head injury
2. Hand fracture
3. Spinal cord injury
4. Abdominal surgery - correct answers ✔✔3. Spinal cord injury
