RNSG 1144 Exam One Questions and
Answers Graded A+
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? - Correct
answer-To reduce the risk of contracture
To which position would the nurse assist the patient who is experiencing difficulty
with breathing? - Correct answer-Fowler's position
When repositioning a patient, what can the nurse do to prevent the patient's hips
from rolling outward? - Correct answer-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? - Correct
answer-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? - Correct answer-To roll the
patient as a unit
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, When preparing for safe patient transfer using a hydraulic lift, the nurse performs
which action first? - Correct answer-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? - Correct answer-Supine
Which action would decrease a patient's pain before a transfer with a hydraulic lift?
- Correct answer-Administer a prescribed analgesic 30 to 60 minutes before the
transfer.
What does the nurse do after attaching the hooks to the holes in the sling on a
hydraulic lift? - Correct answer-Have the patient cross the arms over the chest.
When using a hydraulic lift to transfer a patient from the bed to a chair, when does
the nurse turn off the check valve? - Correct answer-As soon as the patient has
been placed in the chair
The nurse is preparing to move a patient from the bed to a stretcher. What will the
nurse do first? - Correct answer-Make sure the bed brakes are locked
When turning a patient to place a slide board, where do the assistants stand? -
Correct answer-At the side of the bed to which the patient will be turned
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Answers Graded A+
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? - Correct
answer-To reduce the risk of contracture
To which position would the nurse assist the patient who is experiencing difficulty
with breathing? - Correct answer-Fowler's position
When repositioning a patient, what can the nurse do to prevent the patient's hips
from rolling outward? - Correct answer-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? - Correct
answer-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? - Correct answer-To roll the
patient as a unit
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, When preparing for safe patient transfer using a hydraulic lift, the nurse performs
which action first? - Correct answer-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? - Correct answer-Supine
Which action would decrease a patient's pain before a transfer with a hydraulic lift?
- Correct answer-Administer a prescribed analgesic 30 to 60 minutes before the
transfer.
What does the nurse do after attaching the hooks to the holes in the sling on a
hydraulic lift? - Correct answer-Have the patient cross the arms over the chest.
When using a hydraulic lift to transfer a patient from the bed to a chair, when does
the nurse turn off the check valve? - Correct answer-As soon as the patient has
been placed in the chair
The nurse is preparing to move a patient from the bed to a stretcher. What will the
nurse do first? - Correct answer-Make sure the bed brakes are locked
When turning a patient to place a slide board, where do the assistants stand? -
Correct answer-At the side of the bed to which the patient will be turned
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