1. When teaching family members to position a hemiplegic patient in a supine position, the nurse should emphasize that: Go to
Question 2
A. Contractures cannot be avoided and should be expected to develop within as few as 2 weeks
B. The affected arm should be placed so that it lies close to the body
C. It is important to place a small pillow under the shoulder of the affected side
D. To decrease friction, pillows should not be placed between extremities
2. When positioning a patient in the prone position, to decrease lumbar vertebrae hyperextension and strain on the patient’s lower back, the nurse should: Go to
Question 3
A. Position the patient in the Fowler position; patients should never be placed in the prone position
B. Place a small pillow under the patient’s abdomen below the level of the diaphragm
C. Place the patient’s arms over the head with elbows bent
D. Place a small pillow under the patient’s shoulders, between the shoulder blades
3. The nurse should teach a family member to reposition a patient more frequently when: Go to
Question 4
A. Mobility begins to improve
B. The patient states that the pain has been resolved
C. Joint mobility worsens
D. A urinary catheter is placed
4. The nurse places a patient’s feet in therapeutic boots or splints to: Go to
Question 5
A. Prevent pressure ulcers
B. Maintain the feet in dorsiflexion
C. Prevent knee contractures
D. Promote comfort
5. The nurse caring for a 70-year-old patient correctly plans to reposition the patient: Back to Top
A. Every 2 hours
B. Every 4 hours
C. Every 6 hours
D. Once a shift