Basic Nursing Skills Patient Mobility & Positioning 3

Question 1

The Sim's position (semi-prone) is used for which nursing procedure?

Accepted Answer

Enema administration

Answer

Chest physiotherapy

Answer

Lumbar puncture

Answer

Blood pressure measurement

Question 2

A patient with a hip replacement should be instructed to avoid which movement to prevent dislocation?

Accepted Answer

Hip flexion beyond 90 degrees

Answer

Hip abduction

Answer

Hip extension

Answer

External rotation with the knee extended

Question 3

The nurse is using a mechanical lift (Hoyer lift) to transfer a patient. What is the priority safety check before the lift?

Accepted Answer

Check the weight limit of the lift and verify correct sling size

Answer

Ensure the room temperature is comfortable

Answer

Confirm the patient has eaten recently

Answer

Apply wrist restraints to the patient

Question 4

What is the recommended knee angle when a patient is seated in a wheelchair to prevent pressure injury on the ischial tuberosities?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 90 degrees of flexion

Answer

Less than 45 degrees of flexion

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Greater than 120 degrees of extension

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Completely extended (0 degrees)

Question 5

The nurse is ambulating a patient who begins to fall. The correct nursing response is to:

Accepted Answer

Lower the patient gently to the floor using the gait belt while protecting the head

Answer

Try to hold the patient up and prevent any contact with the floor

Answer

Call for help before taking any action

Answer

Step aside to avoid injury to the nurse

Question 6

Which nursing intervention helps prevent foot drop in an immobile patient?

Accepted Answer

Using a footboard or high-top sneakers to maintain dorsiflexion

Answer

Elevating legs above heart level

Answer

Applying anti-embolic stockings

Answer

Performing heel massage every 2 hours