RNSG 1144 EXAM ONE 2025 QUESTIONS
AND 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? - ANS To reduce the risk of
contracture
To which position would the nurse assist the patient who is experiencing difficulty with
breathing? - ANS Fowler's position
When repositioning a patient, what can the nurse do to prevent the patient's hips from rolling
outward? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS To roll the patient as a unit
When preparing for safe patient transfer using a hydraulic lift, the nurse performs which action
first? - ANS 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? - ANS Supine
Which action would decrease a patient's pain before a transfer with a hydraulic lift? -
ANS Administer a prescribed analgesic 30 to 60 minutes before the transfer.
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AND 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? - ANS To reduce the risk of
contracture
To which position would the nurse assist the patient who is experiencing difficulty with
breathing? - ANS Fowler's position
When repositioning a patient, what can the nurse do to prevent the patient's hips from rolling
outward? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS To roll the patient as a unit
When preparing for safe patient transfer using a hydraulic lift, the nurse performs which action
first? - ANS 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? - ANS Supine
Which action would decrease a patient's pain before a transfer with a hydraulic lift? -
ANS Administer a prescribed analgesic 30 to 60 minutes before the transfer.
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