Safe Patient Transfers, Positioning & Mobility
What is the safest way to help a patient transfer from a bed to a wheelchair?
A. Lift them under their arms
B. Use a gait belt and guide them carefully
C. Pull them up quickly to avoid wasting time
D. Let them do it alone
B. Use a gait belt and guide them carefully
Which patient should the nurse see first?
A. A patient with a fever and mild cough
B. A post-surgical patient with low blood pressure and dizziness
C. A patient requesting pain medication
D. A stable patient needing help to the bathroom
B. A post-surgical patient with low blood pressure and dizziness
Which is an early sign of respiratory distress?
A. Fast breathing and restlessness
B. Blue lips and unresponsiveness
C. No pulse
D. Vomiting
A. Fast breathing and restlessness
Which of the following is the BEST way to prevent pressure ulcers in a bedridden patient?
A. Reposition every 2 hours
B. Place extra blankets under them
C. Keep them in one position to avoid pain
D. Only reposition if the patient requests it
A. Reposition every 2 hours
Which of these tasks can a nurse delegate to a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)?
A. Assessing a patient’s lung sounds
B. Helping a patient with oral hygiene
C. Administering medication
D. Teaching a patient about diabetes
B. Helping a patient with oral hygiene
A patient with pneumonia is breathing fast and their oxygen level is dropping. What should the nurse do FIRST?
A. Sit them upright and encourage deep breaths
B. Give them a glass of water
C. Lay them flat and let them rest
D. Tell them to hold their breath
A. Sit them upright and encourage deep breaths
Which patient is most at risk for a fall?
A. A patient with left-sided weakness from a stroke
B. A patient who walks independently
C. A patient resting in bed after surgery
D. A patient with no history of falls
A. A patient with left-sided weakness from a stroke
Which principle helps nurses decide which patient to treat first?
A. Five Rights of Delegation
B. ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation)
C. The Nursing Code of Ethics
D. The Five Stages of Grief
B. ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation)
A patient is choking and cannot speak. What is the BEST action?
A. Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
B. Give them a sip of water
C. Tell them to cough harder
D. Call their family
A. Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
Where should the nurse stand when helping a patient with a weak side walk with a cane?
A. On the weak side for support
B. On the strong side
C. In front of the patient
D. Behind the patient
A. On the weak side for support
A nurse has four patients. Which patient should be assigned to an experienced nurse rather than a new CNA?
A. A patient who just had surgery and is at risk for complications
B. A patient who needs help getting dressed
C. A patient who needs their vital signs taken
D. A patient who needs assistance with eating
A. A patient who just had surgery and is at risk for complications
A patient is struggling to breathe and has blue lips. What should the nurse do immediately?
A. Check their airway and call for help
B. Wait to see if it improves
C. Give them pain medication
D. Ask them to go for a walk
A. Check their airway and call for help
A patient using a walker should be instructed to:
A. Place the walker ahead and step forward with the weaker leg first
B. Move both feet at the same time
C. Lean forward into the walker for support
D. Drag the walker behind them
A. Place the walker ahead and step forward with the weaker leg first
Which statement about delegation is TRUE?
A. The nurse is no longer responsible after delegating a task
B. The nurse must ensure the task is done correctly after delegation
C. A CNA can be asked to give medication
D. A nurse can only delegate to other nurses
B. The nurse must ensure the task is done correctly after delegation
A patient recovering from surgery has an oxygen level of 92%. What is the best first step?
A. Reposition them to sit upright
B. Lower the bed
C. Have them lay on their side
D. Give them water
A. Reposition them to sit upright