5/14/26, 7:43 CJE Benchmark Exam #3
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CJE Benchmark Exam #3 Complete Questions and Verified
Answers 2025/2026 | Nursing Clinical Judgment Review |
Immobility, Infection Control, Sterilization, PPE, Positioning &
Patient Safety Study Guide.
A nurse is providing care for a patient who has been on bed rest for two weeks. Which of
the following complications is most likely to occur due to immobility?
Increased bone density
Muscle hypertrophy
Joint contractures
Increased joint flexibility
Joint contractures
Which intervention should the nurse prioritize to prevent orthostatic hypotension in an
immobile patient?
Administering a diuretic
Encouraging the patient to sit up slowly before standing
Placing the patient in the Trendelenburg position
Restricting fluid intake
Encouraging the patient to sit up slowly before standing
An immobile patient is at risk for which of the following respiratory complications?
Pulmonary embolism
Atelectasis
Hyperventilation
Asthma
Atelectasis-Prolonged immobility can result in decreased lung expansion and
accumulation of secretions, increasing the risk of atelectasis
A patient on prolonged bed rest reports abdominal discomfort and decreased bowel
movements. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
Administering a stool softener as prescribed
Encouraging high-fat foods
Restricting fluids to reduce bloating
Discouraging ambulation
Administering a stool softener as prescribed
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Which patient is at greatest risk for developing a pressure injury related to immobility?
A patient with intact sensation who repositions themselves frequently
A patient with impaired sensation who has urinary incontinence
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CJE Benchmark Exam #3 Complete Questions and Verified
Answers 2025/2026 | Nursing Clinical Judgment Review |
Immobility, Infection Control, Sterilization, PPE, Positioning &
Patient Safety Study Guide.
A nurse is providing care for a patient who has been on bed rest for two weeks. Which of
the following complications is most likely to occur due to immobility?
Increased bone density
Muscle hypertrophy
Joint contractures
Increased joint flexibility
Joint contractures
Which intervention should the nurse prioritize to prevent orthostatic hypotension in an
immobile patient?
Administering a diuretic
Encouraging the patient to sit up slowly before standing
Placing the patient in the Trendelenburg position
Restricting fluid intake
Encouraging the patient to sit up slowly before standing
An immobile patient is at risk for which of the following respiratory complications?
Pulmonary embolism
Atelectasis
Hyperventilation
Asthma
Atelectasis-Prolonged immobility can result in decreased lung expansion and
accumulation of secretions, increasing the risk of atelectasis
A patient on prolonged bed rest reports abdominal discomfort and decreased bowel
movements. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
Administering a stool softener as prescribed
Encouraging high-fat foods
Restricting fluids to reduce bloating
Discouraging ambulation
Administering a stool softener as prescribed
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8
, 5/14/26, 7:43 CJE Benchmark Exam #3
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Which patient is at greatest risk for developing a pressure injury related to immobility?
A patient with intact sensation who repositions themselves frequently
A patient with impaired sensation who has urinary incontinence
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