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NUR-215 EXAM 2 2025/2026 BRAND NEW
ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+.
Discuss each position, how to move pt into the position, where the pressure
points are in each position (supine, lateral, Sims, prone, etc) - Correct
Answer-- pt is positioned based of of disease process
- supported (semi) fowlers (HOB elevated): 45-60 degrees, knees slightly
elevated without pressure to restrict circulation in lower legs
- supine: on back
- prone: laying face down, head turned to side, used recently w covid pt,
increases oxygen levels
- side lying (lateral): pt on side, weight on dependent hip and shoulder
- sims: pt places weight on front of body
Discuss the usual position of the spine when looked at from a lateral view -
Correct Answer-- spine should be aligned in reverse S pattern, head should
be erect, cervical vertebrae should be anteriorly convex, thoracic vertebrae
should be posteriorly convex, lumbar vertebrae should be anteriorly convex
Know the usual body alignment when sitting, standing, and laying down -
Correct Answer-Standing- body should be straight and aligned
Sitting- head is erect, body weight distriubuted evenly
Lying: normal alignment, for immobile pts, use lateral view for assessment
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Discuss the three components of mobility - Correct Answer--ROM
-gait
-exercise
Write nursing interventions and rationale for the following nursing
diagnoses: Impaired physical mobility, and activity intolerance r/t excess
weight - Correct Answer-
Describe "helping a pt to walk" in the acute care setting - Correct Answer--
asses patient risk to determine how much assistance is needed
- explain procedure to pt
- begin by sitting pt on side of bed for a few minutes w/ leg dangling
(ensure proper footwear)
- (apply gait belt if required) walk behind pt in case of falling risk
Describe positioning pt's and what the nurse might do before doing so -
Correct Answer-- assess pt strength, vital signs, coordination, and balance
- carefully lay pt on side and assist to sitting position
- allow pt to sit on bed for 1-2 mins with feet dangling (prevent injury and
maintain safety)
NUR-215 EXAM 2 2025/2026 BRAND NEW
ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+.
Discuss each position, how to move pt into the position, where the pressure
points are in each position (supine, lateral, Sims, prone, etc) - Correct
Answer-- pt is positioned based of of disease process
- supported (semi) fowlers (HOB elevated): 45-60 degrees, knees slightly
elevated without pressure to restrict circulation in lower legs
- supine: on back
- prone: laying face down, head turned to side, used recently w covid pt,
increases oxygen levels
- side lying (lateral): pt on side, weight on dependent hip and shoulder
- sims: pt places weight on front of body
Discuss the usual position of the spine when looked at from a lateral view -
Correct Answer-- spine should be aligned in reverse S pattern, head should
be erect, cervical vertebrae should be anteriorly convex, thoracic vertebrae
should be posteriorly convex, lumbar vertebrae should be anteriorly convex
Know the usual body alignment when sitting, standing, and laying down -
Correct Answer-Standing- body should be straight and aligned
Sitting- head is erect, body weight distriubuted evenly
Lying: normal alignment, for immobile pts, use lateral view for assessment
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Discuss the three components of mobility - Correct Answer--ROM
-gait
-exercise
Write nursing interventions and rationale for the following nursing
diagnoses: Impaired physical mobility, and activity intolerance r/t excess
weight - Correct Answer-
Describe "helping a pt to walk" in the acute care setting - Correct Answer--
asses patient risk to determine how much assistance is needed
- explain procedure to pt
- begin by sitting pt on side of bed for a few minutes w/ leg dangling
(ensure proper footwear)
- (apply gait belt if required) walk behind pt in case of falling risk
Describe positioning pt's and what the nurse might do before doing so -
Correct Answer-- assess pt strength, vital signs, coordination, and balance
- carefully lay pt on side and assist to sitting position
- allow pt to sit on bed for 1-2 mins with feet dangling (prevent injury and
maintain safety)
