CLINICAL PROCEDURES FOR SAFER PATIENT CARE BY GLYNDA
DOYLE AND JODIE MCCUTCHEON (BCCAMPUS) 10th EDITION 2025
TEST BANK
, CHAPTER 3: MOBILITY, SAFE TRANSFERS & FALL PREVENTION (25 NCLEX
QS + RATIONALES)
1. What is the first step before assisting a patient from bed to wheelchair?
A. Lock the wheelchair
B. Explain the procedure
C. Raise the bed to waist height
D. Apply the gait belt
Answer: B
Rationale: Always explain first to ensure cooperation and safety.
2. Which tool helps assess a patient’s risk for falls?
A. Morse Fall Scale
B. Braden Scale
C. Pain Rating Scale
D. RASS Scale
Answer: A
Rationale: The Morse Fall Scale identifies fall risk levels.
3. What is the safest way to assist a weak patient in walking?
A. Walk slightly behind and hold their arm
B. Use a gait belt and stand on their weaker side
C. Push a wheelchair in front of them
D. Let them walk independently unless dizzy
Answer: B
Rationale: Support from the weaker side using a gait belt increases safety.
4. When moving a patient up in bed, you should:
A. Pull them by the arms
B. Use friction-reducing devices
C. Push from the feet
D. Lift using only your back
DOYLE AND JODIE MCCUTCHEON (BCCAMPUS) 10th EDITION 2025
TEST BANK
, CHAPTER 3: MOBILITY, SAFE TRANSFERS & FALL PREVENTION (25 NCLEX
QS + RATIONALES)
1. What is the first step before assisting a patient from bed to wheelchair?
A. Lock the wheelchair
B. Explain the procedure
C. Raise the bed to waist height
D. Apply the gait belt
Answer: B
Rationale: Always explain first to ensure cooperation and safety.
2. Which tool helps assess a patient’s risk for falls?
A. Morse Fall Scale
B. Braden Scale
C. Pain Rating Scale
D. RASS Scale
Answer: A
Rationale: The Morse Fall Scale identifies fall risk levels.
3. What is the safest way to assist a weak patient in walking?
A. Walk slightly behind and hold their arm
B. Use a gait belt and stand on their weaker side
C. Push a wheelchair in front of them
D. Let them walk independently unless dizzy
Answer: B
Rationale: Support from the weaker side using a gait belt increases safety.
4. When moving a patient up in bed, you should:
A. Pull them by the arms
B. Use friction-reducing devices
C. Push from the feet
D. Lift using only your back
