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NR224 — WEEK 2 EDAPTS: MOBILITY & IMMOBILITY
2026/2027 COMPLETE (150) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
NR224
Prepare effectively for the NR224 Week 2 EDAPTS Mobility Exam with this focused
study resource. It supports review of mobility principles, safe patient movement,
positioning, transfers, assistive devices, fall prevention, and nursing safety
interventions. Use the material to reinforce your knowledge, review key concepts, and
identify areas that may require additional study. This resource is suited for nursing
students, NR224 learners, and candidates preparing for the Week 2 Mobility
examination.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: BODY MECHANICS & SAFE PATIENT HANDLING (Questions 1–
20)
1. When preparing to move a patient up in bed, what is the MOST
important principle of body mechanics for the nurse to follow?
A. Keep the knees straight while lifting
B. Twist at the waist to reach the patient
C. Keep the weight as close to the body as possible
D. Stand with feet together for a narrow base of support
Answer: C. Keep the weight as close to the body as possible
Rationale: Keeping the weight close to the body reduces the force on the
lower back and minimizes the risk of injury. Proper body mechanics also
include flexing the knees and hips (not keeping them straight), avoiding
twisting, and maintaining a wide base of support with feet shoulder-width
apart.
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2. A nurse educator is observing a nursing student transfer a patient from
bed to wheelchair. Which action by the student requires immediate
correction?
A. The student positions the wheelchair at a 45-degree angle to the bed
B. The student bends at the waist to lift the patient under the arms
C. The student applies a gait belt before the transfer
D. The student locks the wheelchair brakes before the transfer
Answer: B. The student bends at the waist to lift the patient under the
arms
Rationale: Bending at the waist to lift places excessive strain on the lower
back and violates proper body mechanics. The student should flex at the
hips and knees, keep the back straight, and use the legs to lift. The gait
belt should be used, the wheelchair should be locked and positioned at a
45-degree angle, and the brakes should be engaged.
3. Which of the following actions demonstrates proper body mechanics
when lifting a heavy object?
A. Keeping the feet close together
B. Bending at the waist to reach the object
C. Lifting with the back muscles while twisting
D. Flexing the knees and hips while keeping the back straight
Answer: D. Flexing the knees and hips while keeping the back straight
Rationale: Proper body mechanics for lifting involve flexing the knees and
hips, keeping the back straight, using the leg muscles to lift, and avoiding
twisting. A wide base of support (feet shoulder-width apart) provides
stability. Bending at the waist and lifting with the back increases the risk
of injury.
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4. A nurse is transferring a patient from the bed to a wheelchair. Which
action best demonstrates proper body mechanics?
A. Bend at the waist while lifting the patient
B. Keep the feet together throughout the transfer
C. Twist the torso while pivoting the patient
D. Keep the back straight and use the legs to lift
Answer: D. Keep the back straight and use the legs to lift
Rationale: Proper body mechanics during a transfer include keeping the
back straight, using the leg muscles to lift, maintaining a wide base of
support, and avoiding twisting at the waist. Bending at the waist, keeping
feet together, and twisting increase the risk of injury.
5. What is the primary purpose of using a friction-reducing device (e.g.,
draw sheet) when moving a patient up in bed?
A. To increase the patient's comfort
B. To reduce shear and friction on the patient's skin
C. To make the patient feel more secure
D. To reduce the nurse's workload
Answer: B. To reduce shear and friction on the patient's skin
Rationale: Friction-reducing devices (draw sheets, slide sheets) reduce
shear and friction forces on the patient's skin, which helps prevent
pressure injuries. Shear occurs when the skin remains stationary while
the underlying tissues move, damaging blood vessels and tissues. This is
especially important for patients at risk for pressure injuries.
6. A nurse is preparing to move a patient up in bed. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take FIRST?
A. Raise the bed to elbow height
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B. Assess the patient's ability to assist
C. Position the patient in a supine position
D. Obtain a gait belt
Answer: B. Assess the patient's ability to assist
Rationale: Before any transfer or repositioning, the nurse should assess
the patient's ability to assist, including their level of consciousness,
strength, mobility, and ability to follow commands. This assessment
determines the appropriate assistance needed and the equipment
required. Raising the bed, positioning, and obtaining equipment come
after the assessment.
7. Which of the following is a correct principle of safe patient handling?
A. Use only the upper body strength to lift patients
B. Use assistive devices (e.g., mechanical lifts) whenever possible
C. Position the patient as far away from the nurse as possible
D. Lift patients alone to save time
Answer: B. Use assistive devices (e.g., mechanical lifts) whenever
possible
Rationale: Safe patient handling guidelines recommend using assistive
devices (mechanical lifts, slide sheets, gait belts) to reduce the risk of
injury to both the patient and the nurse. Manual lifting should be avoided
when possible. Using only upper body strength, positioning the patient far
away, and lifting alone increase injury risk.
8. A nurse is educating a patient about using a trapeze bar. The nurse
should explain that the trapeze bar is primarily used to:
A. Prevent pressure injuries
B. Facilitate independent movement and repositioning in bed
NR224 — WEEK 2 EDAPTS: MOBILITY & IMMOBILITY
2026/2027 COMPLETE (150) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
NR224
Prepare effectively for the NR224 Week 2 EDAPTS Mobility Exam with this focused
study resource. It supports review of mobility principles, safe patient movement,
positioning, transfers, assistive devices, fall prevention, and nursing safety
interventions. Use the material to reinforce your knowledge, review key concepts, and
identify areas that may require additional study. This resource is suited for nursing
students, NR224 learners, and candidates preparing for the Week 2 Mobility
examination.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: BODY MECHANICS & SAFE PATIENT HANDLING (Questions 1–
20)
1. When preparing to move a patient up in bed, what is the MOST
important principle of body mechanics for the nurse to follow?
A. Keep the knees straight while lifting
B. Twist at the waist to reach the patient
C. Keep the weight as close to the body as possible
D. Stand with feet together for a narrow base of support
Answer: C. Keep the weight as close to the body as possible
Rationale: Keeping the weight close to the body reduces the force on the
lower back and minimizes the risk of injury. Proper body mechanics also
include flexing the knees and hips (not keeping them straight), avoiding
twisting, and maintaining a wide base of support with feet shoulder-width
apart.
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2. A nurse educator is observing a nursing student transfer a patient from
bed to wheelchair. Which action by the student requires immediate
correction?
A. The student positions the wheelchair at a 45-degree angle to the bed
B. The student bends at the waist to lift the patient under the arms
C. The student applies a gait belt before the transfer
D. The student locks the wheelchair brakes before the transfer
Answer: B. The student bends at the waist to lift the patient under the
arms
Rationale: Bending at the waist to lift places excessive strain on the lower
back and violates proper body mechanics. The student should flex at the
hips and knees, keep the back straight, and use the legs to lift. The gait
belt should be used, the wheelchair should be locked and positioned at a
45-degree angle, and the brakes should be engaged.
3. Which of the following actions demonstrates proper body mechanics
when lifting a heavy object?
A. Keeping the feet close together
B. Bending at the waist to reach the object
C. Lifting with the back muscles while twisting
D. Flexing the knees and hips while keeping the back straight
Answer: D. Flexing the knees and hips while keeping the back straight
Rationale: Proper body mechanics for lifting involve flexing the knees and
hips, keeping the back straight, using the leg muscles to lift, and avoiding
twisting. A wide base of support (feet shoulder-width apart) provides
stability. Bending at the waist and lifting with the back increases the risk
of injury.
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4. A nurse is transferring a patient from the bed to a wheelchair. Which
action best demonstrates proper body mechanics?
A. Bend at the waist while lifting the patient
B. Keep the feet together throughout the transfer
C. Twist the torso while pivoting the patient
D. Keep the back straight and use the legs to lift
Answer: D. Keep the back straight and use the legs to lift
Rationale: Proper body mechanics during a transfer include keeping the
back straight, using the leg muscles to lift, maintaining a wide base of
support, and avoiding twisting at the waist. Bending at the waist, keeping
feet together, and twisting increase the risk of injury.
5. What is the primary purpose of using a friction-reducing device (e.g.,
draw sheet) when moving a patient up in bed?
A. To increase the patient's comfort
B. To reduce shear and friction on the patient's skin
C. To make the patient feel more secure
D. To reduce the nurse's workload
Answer: B. To reduce shear and friction on the patient's skin
Rationale: Friction-reducing devices (draw sheets, slide sheets) reduce
shear and friction forces on the patient's skin, which helps prevent
pressure injuries. Shear occurs when the skin remains stationary while
the underlying tissues move, damaging blood vessels and tissues. This is
especially important for patients at risk for pressure injuries.
6. A nurse is preparing to move a patient up in bed. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take FIRST?
A. Raise the bed to elbow height
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B. Assess the patient's ability to assist
C. Position the patient in a supine position
D. Obtain a gait belt
Answer: B. Assess the patient's ability to assist
Rationale: Before any transfer or repositioning, the nurse should assess
the patient's ability to assist, including their level of consciousness,
strength, mobility, and ability to follow commands. This assessment
determines the appropriate assistance needed and the equipment
required. Raising the bed, positioning, and obtaining equipment come
after the assessment.
7. Which of the following is a correct principle of safe patient handling?
A. Use only the upper body strength to lift patients
B. Use assistive devices (e.g., mechanical lifts) whenever possible
C. Position the patient as far away from the nurse as possible
D. Lift patients alone to save time
Answer: B. Use assistive devices (e.g., mechanical lifts) whenever
possible
Rationale: Safe patient handling guidelines recommend using assistive
devices (mechanical lifts, slide sheets, gait belts) to reduce the risk of
injury to both the patient and the nurse. Manual lifting should be avoided
when possible. Using only upper body strength, positioning the patient far
away, and lifting alone increase injury risk.
8. A nurse is educating a patient about using a trapeze bar. The nurse
should explain that the trapeze bar is primarily used to:
A. Prevent pressure injuries
B. Facilitate independent movement and repositioning in bed
