MDC1 EXAM 1 2026 SUMMER-FALL
ROADMAP RASMUSSEN NUR2356
MULTIDIMENSIONAL CARE I
GUARANTEED SUCCESS Q&A
How do you transfer a patient from bed to wheelchair using proper body mechanics?
Lock wheels, apply gait belt, bend knees (not back), pivot—do not twist.
What fracture is most common in older adults after a fall?
Hip fracture (femoral neck).
When using a gait belt with a patient who has hemiparesis, where should you stand?
On the weak (affected) side, slightly behind the patient.
What safety measure should you take for a patient who can stand but not for long periods?
Use a gait belt and have a chair or wheelchair nearby.
Where should assistive devices for patients with impaired mobility be placed before leaving the
room?
Within the patient's reach on the patient's stronger side so they can safely access the device without
overreaching or risking a fall.
How do you reverse an IV morphine overdose?
Administer naloxone (Narcan).
What safety measures should be implemented at home before discharge? (SATA)
Remove throw rugs/clutter
Install grab bars
Ensure adequate lighting
Keep frequently used items within reach
Use nonskid footwear
, Taking care of a withdrawn patient due to immobility. How does the nurse address psychosocial
needs?
Encourage social interaction, active listening, and participation in care.
A patient recovering from a stroke declines using a walker. What interventions address physical and
psychosocial needs?
Educate on safety, encourage independence, involve the patient in goal-setting, and consult PT.
A patient has difficulty walking due to pain. What environmental hazard should be removed?
Throw rugs, clutter, electrical cords, poor lighting
A patient with hearing loss is in a shared room. What observation will you see that reduces the client's
fall risk?
Hearing aids are in place and functioning.
A patient with a visual impairment is having an environmental assessment. SATA: What are hazards?
Throw rugs
Clutter
Poor lighting
Electrical cords across walkways
Furniture blocking pathways
A patient's culture avoids eye contact as a sign of respect. What action supports dignity and comfort?
Respect the patient's cultural preference; do not force eye contact.
How do you know a patient who doesn't speak English understood discharge instructions?
Use the teach-back method with a qualified medical interpreter.
A patient needs to pray at a specific time. How do you accommodate comfort and dignity?
Schedule care around prayer time and provide privacy.
SATA: Which behaviors reflect pride in a client's ethnicity?
Wearing traditional clothing
Speaking their native language
Participating in cultural traditions
Requesting culturally preferred foods
ROADMAP RASMUSSEN NUR2356
MULTIDIMENSIONAL CARE I
GUARANTEED SUCCESS Q&A
How do you transfer a patient from bed to wheelchair using proper body mechanics?
Lock wheels, apply gait belt, bend knees (not back), pivot—do not twist.
What fracture is most common in older adults after a fall?
Hip fracture (femoral neck).
When using a gait belt with a patient who has hemiparesis, where should you stand?
On the weak (affected) side, slightly behind the patient.
What safety measure should you take for a patient who can stand but not for long periods?
Use a gait belt and have a chair or wheelchair nearby.
Where should assistive devices for patients with impaired mobility be placed before leaving the
room?
Within the patient's reach on the patient's stronger side so they can safely access the device without
overreaching or risking a fall.
How do you reverse an IV morphine overdose?
Administer naloxone (Narcan).
What safety measures should be implemented at home before discharge? (SATA)
Remove throw rugs/clutter
Install grab bars
Ensure adequate lighting
Keep frequently used items within reach
Use nonskid footwear
, Taking care of a withdrawn patient due to immobility. How does the nurse address psychosocial
needs?
Encourage social interaction, active listening, and participation in care.
A patient recovering from a stroke declines using a walker. What interventions address physical and
psychosocial needs?
Educate on safety, encourage independence, involve the patient in goal-setting, and consult PT.
A patient has difficulty walking due to pain. What environmental hazard should be removed?
Throw rugs, clutter, electrical cords, poor lighting
A patient with hearing loss is in a shared room. What observation will you see that reduces the client's
fall risk?
Hearing aids are in place and functioning.
A patient with a visual impairment is having an environmental assessment. SATA: What are hazards?
Throw rugs
Clutter
Poor lighting
Electrical cords across walkways
Furniture blocking pathways
A patient's culture avoids eye contact as a sign of respect. What action supports dignity and comfort?
Respect the patient's cultural preference; do not force eye contact.
How do you know a patient who doesn't speak English understood discharge instructions?
Use the teach-back method with a qualified medical interpreter.
A patient needs to pray at a specific time. How do you accommodate comfort and dignity?
Schedule care around prayer time and provide privacy.
SATA: Which behaviors reflect pride in a client's ethnicity?
Wearing traditional clothing
Speaking their native language
Participating in cultural traditions
Requesting culturally preferred foods
