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RNSG 1144 Exam One Questions with Answers (100%
Correct Answers)
When positioning a hemiplegic patient in the supported Fowler's
position, what is the primary reason a trochanter roll is placed
alongside the patient's legs? Answer: To reduce the risk of contracture
To which position would the nurse assist the patient who is
experiencing difficulty with breathing? Answer: Fowler's position
When repositioning a patient, what can the nurse do to prevent the
patient's hips from rolling outward? Answer: Place sandbags along the
legs
The nurse is preparing to move a patient with hemiplegia into the
prone position. What action should the nurse take when rolling the
patient onto her side? Answer: Place a pillow on the abdomen
The nurse is preparing to logroll a patient in bed. Why are two
assistants needed on the side toward which the patient is being
turned? Answer: To roll the patient as a unit
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When preparing for safe patient transfer using a hydraulic lift, the
nurse performs which action first? Answer: Assesses the patient for
weakness, dizziness, or postural hypotension
Which position is used when applying the sling to transfer a patient
from the bed to a chair with a hydraulic lift? Answer: Supine
Which action would decrease a patient's pain before a transfer with a
hydraulic lift? Answer: Administer a prescribed analgesic 30 to 60
minutes before the transfer.
What does the nurse do after attaching the hooks to the holes in the
sling on a hydraulic lift? Answer: Have the patient cross the arms over
the chest.
When using a hydraulic lift to transfer a patient from the bed to a
chair, when does the nurse turn off the check valve? Answer: As soon
as the patient has been placed in the chair
The nurse is preparing to move a patient from the bed to a stretcher.
What will the nurse do first? Answer: Make sure the bed brakes are
locked
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RNSG 1144 Exam One Questions with Answers (100%
Correct Answers)
When positioning a hemiplegic patient in the supported Fowler's
position, what is the primary reason a trochanter roll is placed
alongside the patient's legs? Answer: To reduce the risk of contracture
To which position would the nurse assist the patient who is
experiencing difficulty with breathing? Answer: Fowler's position
When repositioning a patient, what can the nurse do to prevent the
patient's hips from rolling outward? Answer: Place sandbags along the
legs
The nurse is preparing to move a patient with hemiplegia into the
prone position. What action should the nurse take when rolling the
patient onto her side? Answer: Place a pillow on the abdomen
The nurse is preparing to logroll a patient in bed. Why are two
assistants needed on the side toward which the patient is being
turned? Answer: To roll the patient as a unit
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When preparing for safe patient transfer using a hydraulic lift, the
nurse performs which action first? Answer: Assesses the patient for
weakness, dizziness, or postural hypotension
Which position is used when applying the sling to transfer a patient
from the bed to a chair with a hydraulic lift? Answer: Supine
Which action would decrease a patient's pain before a transfer with a
hydraulic lift? Answer: Administer a prescribed analgesic 30 to 60
minutes before the transfer.
What does the nurse do after attaching the hooks to the holes in the
sling on a hydraulic lift? Answer: Have the patient cross the arms over
the chest.
When using a hydraulic lift to transfer a patient from the bed to a
chair, when does the nurse turn off the check valve? Answer: As soon
as the patient has been placed in the chair
The nurse is preparing to move a patient from the bed to a stretcher.
What will the nurse do first? Answer: Make sure the bed brakes are
locked
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