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Slide sheets are different from draw sheets because they are
- A. Placed beneath the patient.
- B. Used to move the patient up in the bed.
- C. Made of thin webbed nylon.
- D. Used to turn the patient from back to side.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Slide sheets are made of low-friction nylon, unlike draw sheets, to facilitate patient movement.
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Give the rationale for each intervention that you chose.
- A. Turn, cough, and deep breathe every 2 hours prevents respiratory complications like pneumonia.
- B. Passive ROM to the right side and active ROM to the left maintains joint mobility and prevents contractures.
- C. Avoiding right-side positioning is not needed unless specified by the provider.
- D. Encourage fluid intake prevents dehydration and supports overall health.
- E. Making decisions for the patient disregards autonomy and communication efforts.
- F. Assist to dangle assesses tolerance to position changes, preventing falls or hypotension.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,F
Rationale: These rationales explain why the chosen interventions are appropriate for the patient's condition.
A newly admitted patient with a diagnosis of right-sided weakness resulting from cerebrovascular attack puts on her light and asks for assistance to the bathroom. You have not yet assessed this patient's transfer abilities. What will you do?
- A. Ask the certified nursing assistant (CNA) assigned to the patient to carefully assist her to the bedside commode.
- B. Tell the CNA that the patient has right-sided weakness but can transfer with minimal assistance.
- C. Ask the CNA to accompany you and together transfer the patient to the bedside commode.
- D. Ask the CNA to assist the patient with a bed pan until you have time to get an order for a lift for her.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing transfer abilities with assistance ensures safety, as the patient's capabilities are unknown.
When you assist a patient to a left lateral position, where will you place the additional pillows?
- A. Under the knees
- B. Between the knees and ankles and at the back
- C. At the right lateral thigh
- D. At the soles of the feet and at the back
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pillows between knees and ankles and at the back maintain alignment and comfort in the left lateral position.
You are caring for a patient on the first day after surgery. You have orders to get her up in the chair for 30 minutes twice a day. Her BP is 110/64 and P 86 while lying down. After you assist her to dangle, her BP is 102/60 and P 102. What will you do?
- A. Return her to lying position and monitor vitals
- B. Proceed to transfer her to the chair
- C. Administer IV fluids immediately
- D. Notify the physician
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A drop in BP and increased pulse suggest orthostatic hypotension; returning her to bed and monitoring is safest.
How will you be able to tell if this patient has pain or discomfort during range-of-motion exercises?
- A. Verbal complaints of pain
- B. Facial grimacing or wincing
- C. Increased heart rate or blood pressure
- D. Refusal to continue exercises
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nonverbal cues like grimacing indicate pain in a patient with impaired speech.