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Comprehensive Exam Bank on Nursing Skills for Mobility and
Immobility Care: Safe Handling, Pressure Injury Prevention, and
Functional Support
Table of Contents
Topic 1: Principles of Body Mechanics and Safe Patient Handling (Questions
1–20)................................................................................................................2
Topic 2: Pressure Injury Risk, Prevention, and Support Surfaces (Questions
21–40)..............................................................................................................8
Topic 3: Promoting Mobility and Preventing Complications of Immobility
(Questions 41–60)..........................................................................................13
Topic 4: Assistive Devices, Mobility Aids, and Rehabilitation Support
(Questions 61–80)..........................................................................................19
Topic 5: Functional Support and Adaptive Strategies for Activities of Daily
Living (ADLs) (Questions 81–100)..................................................................25
Topic 6: Mobility Considerations for Special Populations: Older Adults, Post-
Surgical Patients, and Neurological Conditions (Questions 101–120)............31
Topic 7: Safe Handling Techniques in Acute and Long-Term Care Settings
(Questions 121–140)......................................................................................37
Topic 8: Functional Mobility Aids and Assistive Device Integration (Questions
141–160)........................................................................................................43
Topic 9: Nursing Interventions to Promote Mobility in Specific Populations
(Questions 161–180)......................................................................................49
Topic 10: Nursing Documentation, Legal, and Ethical Considerations in
Mobility and Immobility Care (Questions 181–200).......................................56
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Topic 1: Principles of Body Mechanics
and Safe Patient Handling (Questions 1–
20)
1. Which of the following principles is most essential when using
proper body mechanics during patient transfer?
A. Keeping feet close together for balance
B. Keeping the back straight and lifting with the legs
C. Bending at the waist when reaching low
D. Holding the load far from the body
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lifting with the legs rather than the back reduces the risk of
musculoskeletal injury. A straight back and proper leg use distribute the
weight more safely.
2. What is the best position for a nurse to place their feet in when
preparing to move a patient?
A. Together, under the hips
B. One foot forward and one foot back, shoulder-width apart
C. Shoulder-width apart with knees slightly bent
D. Spread wide apart for maximum support
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A wide, stable base with slightly bent knees allows for better
balance and power during lifting or movement.
3. When repositioning a patient in bed, why should the nurse
encourage the patient to assist as much as possible?
A. To reduce repositioning time
B. To avoid using assistive devices
C. To promote independence and reduce staff strain
D. To speed up discharge planning
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Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging patient participation promotes autonomy, maintains
muscle strength, and reduces physical strain on caregivers.
4. Which assistive device is best used to transfer a partially weight-
bearing patient from the bed to a chair?
A. Mechanical lift
B. Gait belt
C. Slide board
D. Transfer sheet
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A gait belt provides secure control for transferring patients who
can partially support their weight but still need assistance.
5. A nurse is preparing to move a patient who is unable to assist.
What should the nurse do first?
A. Manually lift the patient using a draw sheet
B. Assess the patient and use a mechanical lift
C. Ask for help from another nurse
D. Encourage the patient to assist
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Proper assessment and use of a mechanical lift prevent injury to
both patient and nurse when the patient is fully dependent.
6. What is the purpose of using a friction-reducing device when
moving patients in bed?
A. To eliminate pressure ulcers
B. To reduce the physical effort needed and prevent shearing
C. To elevate the patient’s limbs
D. To monitor movement patterns
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Friction-reducing devices help reduce shear injuries and lower
the amount of force required to reposition patients.
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7. A nurse is instructing a UAP on safe lifting. Which of the following
should be included?
A. “Always lift quickly to minimize strain.”
B. “Hold the object close to your body when lifting.”
C. “Use your back muscles for lifting.”
D. “Avoid bending your knees.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding objects close to the center of gravity reduces stress on
the spine and improves control during lifting.
8. Which type of patient positioning most reduces the risk of
aspiration in a patient with dysphagia?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. High Fowler’s
D. Semi-Fowler’s
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High Fowler’s position allows gravity to aid in safe swallowing
and prevents food or liquid from entering the airway.
9. Why should nurses avoid twisting their torso while lifting?
A. It wastes time
B. It increases the risk of spinal injury
C. It helps with stabilization
D. It improves coordination
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Twisting during lifting puts uneven pressure on the spine,
significantly increasing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.
10. What does the term “center of gravity” refer to in body
mechanics?
A. The weight of the object being lifted
B. The point at which the body’s weight is evenly distributed
C. The point of maximum strength in the arms
D. The highest point of body stability
Comprehensive Exam Bank on Nursing Skills for Mobility and
Immobility Care: Safe Handling, Pressure Injury Prevention, and
Functional Support
Table of Contents
Topic 1: Principles of Body Mechanics and Safe Patient Handling (Questions
1–20)................................................................................................................2
Topic 2: Pressure Injury Risk, Prevention, and Support Surfaces (Questions
21–40)..............................................................................................................8
Topic 3: Promoting Mobility and Preventing Complications of Immobility
(Questions 41–60)..........................................................................................13
Topic 4: Assistive Devices, Mobility Aids, and Rehabilitation Support
(Questions 61–80)..........................................................................................19
Topic 5: Functional Support and Adaptive Strategies for Activities of Daily
Living (ADLs) (Questions 81–100)..................................................................25
Topic 6: Mobility Considerations for Special Populations: Older Adults, Post-
Surgical Patients, and Neurological Conditions (Questions 101–120)............31
Topic 7: Safe Handling Techniques in Acute and Long-Term Care Settings
(Questions 121–140)......................................................................................37
Topic 8: Functional Mobility Aids and Assistive Device Integration (Questions
141–160)........................................................................................................43
Topic 9: Nursing Interventions to Promote Mobility in Specific Populations
(Questions 161–180)......................................................................................49
Topic 10: Nursing Documentation, Legal, and Ethical Considerations in
Mobility and Immobility Care (Questions 181–200).......................................56
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Topic 1: Principles of Body Mechanics
and Safe Patient Handling (Questions 1–
20)
1. Which of the following principles is most essential when using
proper body mechanics during patient transfer?
A. Keeping feet close together for balance
B. Keeping the back straight and lifting with the legs
C. Bending at the waist when reaching low
D. Holding the load far from the body
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lifting with the legs rather than the back reduces the risk of
musculoskeletal injury. A straight back and proper leg use distribute the
weight more safely.
2. What is the best position for a nurse to place their feet in when
preparing to move a patient?
A. Together, under the hips
B. One foot forward and one foot back, shoulder-width apart
C. Shoulder-width apart with knees slightly bent
D. Spread wide apart for maximum support
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A wide, stable base with slightly bent knees allows for better
balance and power during lifting or movement.
3. When repositioning a patient in bed, why should the nurse
encourage the patient to assist as much as possible?
A. To reduce repositioning time
B. To avoid using assistive devices
C. To promote independence and reduce staff strain
D. To speed up discharge planning
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Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging patient participation promotes autonomy, maintains
muscle strength, and reduces physical strain on caregivers.
4. Which assistive device is best used to transfer a partially weight-
bearing patient from the bed to a chair?
A. Mechanical lift
B. Gait belt
C. Slide board
D. Transfer sheet
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A gait belt provides secure control for transferring patients who
can partially support their weight but still need assistance.
5. A nurse is preparing to move a patient who is unable to assist.
What should the nurse do first?
A. Manually lift the patient using a draw sheet
B. Assess the patient and use a mechanical lift
C. Ask for help from another nurse
D. Encourage the patient to assist
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Proper assessment and use of a mechanical lift prevent injury to
both patient and nurse when the patient is fully dependent.
6. What is the purpose of using a friction-reducing device when
moving patients in bed?
A. To eliminate pressure ulcers
B. To reduce the physical effort needed and prevent shearing
C. To elevate the patient’s limbs
D. To monitor movement patterns
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Friction-reducing devices help reduce shear injuries and lower
the amount of force required to reposition patients.
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7. A nurse is instructing a UAP on safe lifting. Which of the following
should be included?
A. “Always lift quickly to minimize strain.”
B. “Hold the object close to your body when lifting.”
C. “Use your back muscles for lifting.”
D. “Avoid bending your knees.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding objects close to the center of gravity reduces stress on
the spine and improves control during lifting.
8. Which type of patient positioning most reduces the risk of
aspiration in a patient with dysphagia?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. High Fowler’s
D. Semi-Fowler’s
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High Fowler’s position allows gravity to aid in safe swallowing
and prevents food or liquid from entering the airway.
9. Why should nurses avoid twisting their torso while lifting?
A. It wastes time
B. It increases the risk of spinal injury
C. It helps with stabilization
D. It improves coordination
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Twisting during lifting puts uneven pressure on the spine,
significantly increasing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.
10. What does the term “center of gravity” refer to in body
mechanics?
A. The weight of the object being lifted
B. The point at which the body’s weight is evenly distributed
C. The point of maximum strength in the arms
D. The highest point of body stability
