NURSING 100 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
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Question: An occupational health nurse is conducting a safety seminar for
employees whose roles involve heavy lifting. Which body mechanics should
be highlighted? (Select all that apply)
A. Lower the body into a squat to lift items. B. Keep elbows tucked in close to
the sides. C. Maintain a wide stance by spreading the legs. D. Utilize the
powerful thigh muscles during the lift. E. Stand on tiptoes when reaching for
high objects.
Answer: A, C, D
A & D: Squatting allows the person to use the large, strong muscles of
the thighs and glutes rather than the smaller muscles of the back.
C: A wide base of support provides better stability and balance during
the move. ✔✔
Question: A nurse is designing a fitness program for an elderly patient
with arthritis. Which of the following activities should be avoided to
ensure patient safety?
A. Aerobic exercises that increase the breathing rate. B. Using heavy weights to
maximize resistance training. C. Stretching every other day to enhance joint
flexibility. D. Standing on one foot at a time to challenge balance.
Answer: D
D: While balance is important, standing on one foot poses a significant
fall risk for an older adult with arthritis, especially without proper
support. Exercises for this demographic should prioritize low-impact
movements and joint protection. ✔✔
Question: A nurse is training nursing assistants on the fundamentals of
proper body mechanics. Which essential concepts should be covered in the
training? (Select all that apply)
A. Balance B. Coordination C. Joint mobility D. Base of support E. Body
alignment F. Center of gravity
Answer: A, B, C, E
, A, B, & C: These are the functional elements required for smooth, safe
movement and the prevention of musculoskeletal injury.
E: Proper alignment ensures that the spine is protected and the weight of
the body or a load is distributed evenly.
A client who is bedridden asks the nurse what exercises can be included to
prevent muscle atrophy. What is the nurse's best response?
A. Isometric
B. Isotonic
C. Aerobic
D. Anaerobic -ANSWER ✔✔A. Isometric
Which type of exercise program does a nurse recommend to an older adult to
prevent injury and muscle strain?
A. Intensity
B. Duration
C. Flexibility
D. Resistance -ANSWER ✔✔C. Flexibility
Which type of exercises should the nurse recommend to an obese client to
reduce pain and increase compliance? Select all that apply.
A. Jogging
B. Swimming
C. Playing tennis
D. Using a rowing machine
E. Riding a recumbent bike -ANSWER ✔✔B. Swimming
D. Using a rowing machine
E. Riding a recumbent bike
A client with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) informs the nurse he or she wants to
begin an exercise program to prevent the disease from getting worse. What
should the nurse instruct the client?
A. Use hand weights for strengthening.
B. Include a rest period prior to exercising.
C. Do your exercise in the afternoon or evening.
, D. Plan on doing exercises after taking autoimmune medications. -ANSWER
✔✔C. Do your exercise in the afternoon or evening.
What should the nurse educator include when giving a presentation to a group
of nurses about ways to prevent nurse back injuries while transferring a
patient? Select all that apply.
A. Use electric or mechanical lifts for transfers.
B. Obtain assistance from other staff members.
C. Lock wheels and furniture and equipment before moving clients.
D. Move clients around equipment and furniture.
E. Transfer the client first, then move any tubing. -ANSWER ✔✔A. Use
electric or mechanical lifts for transfers.
B. Obtain assistance from other staff members.
C. Lock wheels and furniture and equipment before moving clients.
In which position should the nurse place the client with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) who is short of breath?
A. Supine
B. Orthopneic
C. Semi-Fowler's
D. High-Fowler's -ANSWER ✔✔B. Orthopneic
What should the nurse do for a client with orthostatic hypotension who is
preparing to get out of bed to walk for the first time in several days?
A. Use a standing frame to promote stability.
B. Dangle the client's legs off the side of the bed.
C. Employ the mechanical lift to transfer the client.
D. Have the client place his or her arms around the nurse's neck. -ANSWER
✔✔B. Dangle the client's legs off the side of the bed.
A holistic approach to nursing care of the client with sexual disorders requires
the nurse generalist to have which of the following?
A. The ability to diagnose sexual disorders
B. Extensive experience in caring for clients with sexual disorders
C. A basic understanding of the nursing process
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
GUARANTEED SUCCESS!!!
Question: An occupational health nurse is conducting a safety seminar for
employees whose roles involve heavy lifting. Which body mechanics should
be highlighted? (Select all that apply)
A. Lower the body into a squat to lift items. B. Keep elbows tucked in close to
the sides. C. Maintain a wide stance by spreading the legs. D. Utilize the
powerful thigh muscles during the lift. E. Stand on tiptoes when reaching for
high objects.
Answer: A, C, D
A & D: Squatting allows the person to use the large, strong muscles of
the thighs and glutes rather than the smaller muscles of the back.
C: A wide base of support provides better stability and balance during
the move. ✔✔
Question: A nurse is designing a fitness program for an elderly patient
with arthritis. Which of the following activities should be avoided to
ensure patient safety?
A. Aerobic exercises that increase the breathing rate. B. Using heavy weights to
maximize resistance training. C. Stretching every other day to enhance joint
flexibility. D. Standing on one foot at a time to challenge balance.
Answer: D
D: While balance is important, standing on one foot poses a significant
fall risk for an older adult with arthritis, especially without proper
support. Exercises for this demographic should prioritize low-impact
movements and joint protection. ✔✔
Question: A nurse is training nursing assistants on the fundamentals of
proper body mechanics. Which essential concepts should be covered in the
training? (Select all that apply)
A. Balance B. Coordination C. Joint mobility D. Base of support E. Body
alignment F. Center of gravity
Answer: A, B, C, E
, A, B, & C: These are the functional elements required for smooth, safe
movement and the prevention of musculoskeletal injury.
E: Proper alignment ensures that the spine is protected and the weight of
the body or a load is distributed evenly.
A client who is bedridden asks the nurse what exercises can be included to
prevent muscle atrophy. What is the nurse's best response?
A. Isometric
B. Isotonic
C. Aerobic
D. Anaerobic -ANSWER ✔✔A. Isometric
Which type of exercise program does a nurse recommend to an older adult to
prevent injury and muscle strain?
A. Intensity
B. Duration
C. Flexibility
D. Resistance -ANSWER ✔✔C. Flexibility
Which type of exercises should the nurse recommend to an obese client to
reduce pain and increase compliance? Select all that apply.
A. Jogging
B. Swimming
C. Playing tennis
D. Using a rowing machine
E. Riding a recumbent bike -ANSWER ✔✔B. Swimming
D. Using a rowing machine
E. Riding a recumbent bike
A client with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) informs the nurse he or she wants to
begin an exercise program to prevent the disease from getting worse. What
should the nurse instruct the client?
A. Use hand weights for strengthening.
B. Include a rest period prior to exercising.
C. Do your exercise in the afternoon or evening.
, D. Plan on doing exercises after taking autoimmune medications. -ANSWER
✔✔C. Do your exercise in the afternoon or evening.
What should the nurse educator include when giving a presentation to a group
of nurses about ways to prevent nurse back injuries while transferring a
patient? Select all that apply.
A. Use electric or mechanical lifts for transfers.
B. Obtain assistance from other staff members.
C. Lock wheels and furniture and equipment before moving clients.
D. Move clients around equipment and furniture.
E. Transfer the client first, then move any tubing. -ANSWER ✔✔A. Use
electric or mechanical lifts for transfers.
B. Obtain assistance from other staff members.
C. Lock wheels and furniture and equipment before moving clients.
In which position should the nurse place the client with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) who is short of breath?
A. Supine
B. Orthopneic
C. Semi-Fowler's
D. High-Fowler's -ANSWER ✔✔B. Orthopneic
What should the nurse do for a client with orthostatic hypotension who is
preparing to get out of bed to walk for the first time in several days?
A. Use a standing frame to promote stability.
B. Dangle the client's legs off the side of the bed.
C. Employ the mechanical lift to transfer the client.
D. Have the client place his or her arms around the nurse's neck. -ANSWER
✔✔B. Dangle the client's legs off the side of the bed.
A holistic approach to nursing care of the client with sexual disorders requires
the nurse generalist to have which of the following?
A. The ability to diagnose sexual disorders
B. Extensive experience in caring for clients with sexual disorders
C. A basic understanding of the nursing process
