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Remediation Worksheet and Nursing
Concepts Review | Full Completed
Answers | 2026 Update - Hondros.
Q1
A nurse is caring for a patient on fall precautions. Which
intervention should the nurse implement FIRST?
A) Apply a bed alarm
B) Assess the patient’s risk factors for falling
C) Place the call light within reach
D) Keep the bed in the lowest position
Rationale: Assessment is the first step of the nursing process.
Before implementing interventions, the nurse must assess the
patient’s specific fall risk factors (e.g., history of falls,
medications, gait, mental status).
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Answer: B
Q2
A patient with left-sided weakness after a stroke requires
assistance with transferring from bed to wheelchair. Where
should the nurse position the wheelchair?
A) Parallel to the bed on the patient’s left side
B) Parallel to the bed on the patient’s strong (right) side
C) At the foot of the bed
D) Facing away from the bed
Rationale: The wheelchair should be placed on the patient’s
stronger side to allow the patient to bear weight and pivot
toward the stronger side, promoting independence and safety.
Answer: B
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Q3
A nurse is providing oral care to an unconscious patient.
Which action is most important to prevent aspiration?
A) Use lemon glycerin swabs
B) Position the patient on the side with the head of bed
lowered
C) Brush teeth vigorously
D) Use a small amount of water
Rationale: Positioning the unconscious patient in a side-lying
(lateral) position with the head of bed flat or slightly down
allows fluids to drain out of the mouth by gravity, reducing
aspiration risk.
Answer: B
Q4
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A nurse is applying antiembolism stockings (TED hose) to a
postoperative patient. Which finding requires immediate
notification of the healthcare provider?
A) Stockings are wrinkled after application
B) Patient reports calf pain when walking
C) Toes are warm and pink
D) Stockings are removed at night
Rationale: Calf pain could indicate deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Wrinkled stockings can be corrected; warm/pink toes are
normal. Removing stockings at night may be acceptable if
ordered.
Answer: B
Q5
Remediation Worksheet and Nursing
Concepts Review | Full Completed
Answers | 2026 Update - Hondros.
Q1
A nurse is caring for a patient on fall precautions. Which
intervention should the nurse implement FIRST?
A) Apply a bed alarm
B) Assess the patient’s risk factors for falling
C) Place the call light within reach
D) Keep the bed in the lowest position
Rationale: Assessment is the first step of the nursing process.
Before implementing interventions, the nurse must assess the
patient’s specific fall risk factors (e.g., history of falls,
medications, gait, mental status).
,Page 2 of 105
Answer: B
Q2
A patient with left-sided weakness after a stroke requires
assistance with transferring from bed to wheelchair. Where
should the nurse position the wheelchair?
A) Parallel to the bed on the patient’s left side
B) Parallel to the bed on the patient’s strong (right) side
C) At the foot of the bed
D) Facing away from the bed
Rationale: The wheelchair should be placed on the patient’s
stronger side to allow the patient to bear weight and pivot
toward the stronger side, promoting independence and safety.
Answer: B
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Q3
A nurse is providing oral care to an unconscious patient.
Which action is most important to prevent aspiration?
A) Use lemon glycerin swabs
B) Position the patient on the side with the head of bed
lowered
C) Brush teeth vigorously
D) Use a small amount of water
Rationale: Positioning the unconscious patient in a side-lying
(lateral) position with the head of bed flat or slightly down
allows fluids to drain out of the mouth by gravity, reducing
aspiration risk.
Answer: B
Q4
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A nurse is applying antiembolism stockings (TED hose) to a
postoperative patient. Which finding requires immediate
notification of the healthcare provider?
A) Stockings are wrinkled after application
B) Patient reports calf pain when walking
C) Toes are warm and pink
D) Stockings are removed at night
Rationale: Calf pain could indicate deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Wrinkled stockings can be corrected; warm/pink toes are
normal. Removing stockings at night may be acceptable if
ordered.
Answer: B
Q5
