Question 1

What is the purpose of positioning in nursing?

Accepted Answer

To maintain proper alignment and prevent pressure ulcers

Answer

To increase patient comfort

Answer

To decrease the need for frequent turning of the patient

Answer

To save time for nursing staff

Question 2

What is the most common position for a patient who is bedridden?

Accepted Answer

Supine

Answer

Semi-Fowler's

Answer

Prone

Answer

Side-lying

Question 3

What is the purpose of using pillows and wedges in positioning?

Accepted Answer

To support proper alignment and prevent pressure ulcers

Answer

To save time for nursing staff

Answer

To decrease the need for frequent turning of the patient

Answer

To increase patient comfort

Question 4

What is the primary risk associated with improper positioning of a patient?

Accepted Answer

Pressure ulcers

Answer

Decreased patient mobility

Answer

Injury to nursing staff

Answer

Increased risk of infection

Question 5

What is the recommended frequency for repositioning a patient who is bedridden?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 hours

Answer

Every 8 hours

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Every 4 hours

Answer

Every 6 hours

Question 6

What is the recommended position for a patient who is on a ventilator?

Accepted Answer

Semi-Fowler's

Answer

Prone

Answer

Supine

Answer

Side-lying

Question 7

What is the recommended position for a patient who is receiving enteral feedings?

Accepted Answer

Semi-Fowler's

Answer

Supine

Answer

Prone

Answer

Side-lying

Question 8

What is the purpose of using a trochanter roll in positioning?

Accepted Answer

To maintain proper alignment and prevent pressure ulcers

Answer

To increase patient comfort

Answer

To decrease the need for frequent turning of the patient

Answer

To save time for nursing staff

Question 9

What is the recommended position for a patient who has difficulty breathing?

Accepted Answer

Semi-Fowler's

Answer

Supine

Answer

Prone

Answer

Side-lying

Question 10

What is the recommended position for a patient who is receiving chest physiotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Postural drainage position

Answer

Supine

Answer

Semi-Fowler's

Answer

Side-lying

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