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CSCC Nurs 1871 Exam 2 Exam
Questions and Answers A+ Graded
(2025)
Which positioning aid increases cervical flexion? - CORRECT ANSWER-A thick
pillow under a patient's head increases cervical flexion, which is not desirable.
Therefore, thin pillows should be placed under the head. A thin pillow under bony
prominences does not protect skin and tissue from damage caused by pressure.
Therefore, thick pillows should be placed under bony prominences. A trapeze bar
allows the patient to pull with the upper extremities to raise the trunk off the bed.
The trochanter roll prevents external rotation of the hips when a patient is in a
supine position.
increased cervical flexion is observed when the patient is placed in which
position? - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased cervical flexion may occur if a patient
is placed in the supported Fowler's position, because the pillow at the head is too
thick and the head thrusts forward. Patients positioned in the Sims' position may
experience lack of foot support. Patients positioned in the prone position may
suffer from neck hyperextension. Patients positioned in the side-lying position
may suffer from lateral flexion of the neck.
The nurse is positioning a postoperative patient to place the major portion of the
body weight on the hip and shoulder. In which position does the nurse place the
patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-In a side-lying position, most of the body's weight
is dependent on the hip and shoulder. In the Sims' position, the patient places the
weight on the anterior ileum, humerus, and clavicle. In prone position, the major
portion of the body weight rests on the chest. In the supported Fowler's position,
the major weight of the body rests on the back.
While caring for a patient with immobility, the nurse positions the patient in the
supported supine position. The nurse places pillows under the pronated forearms
keeping the upper arms parallel to the patient's body. What is the reason for this
nursing action? - CORRECT ANSWER-While positioning the patient in the
supported supine position, the nurse places pillows under the pronated forearms,
and keeps the upper arms parallel to the patient's body to reduce the internal
rotation of the shoulder and prevent extension of the elbows. Placing the hand
rolls in the patient's arms helps reduce the extension of the fingers and abduction
of the thumb. Placing pillows under the upper shoulders, neck, or head helps in
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maintaining the correct body alignment and prevents flexion contractures of the
cervical spine. Placing a small rolled towel under the lumbar area of the back
provides support to the lumbar spine.
Which trouble areas should be assessed for correction when the patient is placed
in the position depicted in the image? - CORRECT ANSWER-The image depicts
the supported Fowler's position. The trouble areas in this position include the
sacrum and heels. Unprotected pressure points at the ears are the trouble areas
in side-lying position. Unprotected pressure points at the knees and humerus are
the trouble points in Sims' position.
The nurse is caring for different patients. Which patient's condition may benefit
from logrolling? - CORRECT ANSWER-Patients with a spinal cord injury often
need to keep the spinal column in straight alignment to prevent further injury.
Therefore, logrolling would be beneficial for this patient to prevent further injury.
A patient with head injury would benefit from the semi-Fowler's position. A
patient with a hand injury and a patient with an abdominal surgery are placed in
the supine position.
The nurse is caring for patients on a medical-surgical unit. The nurse plans the
patients' care and instructs the nursing assistant to assist in repositioning
patients every 2 hours. Which patients are at the greatest risk for complications if
not repositioned properly? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Patients
who are at the greatest risk for complications if not properly repositioned are
those who are unconscious, frail, or paralyzed. The 20-year-old unconscious
patient is at risk for pulmonary and cardiac complications, and at risk for
deteriorated skin condition. The 90-year-old frail patient would be unable to
change position independently. The 40-year-old paraplegia patient would be
unable to move independently and is at risk of complications. The 65-year-old
patient with visual impairment and the 30-year-old patient with cholecystitis can
move by themselves. These patients are not at risk for developing complications.
While helping a patient move up in bed, the nurse turns the patient from side to
side to place the drawsheet under the patient. What is the reason for this nursing
action? - CORRECT ANSWER-While helping a patient move up in bed, the nurse
turns the patient from side to side to place the drawsheet under the patient,
extending from the shoulders to the thighs to support the patient's body weight
and to reduce the friction during movement. Returning the patient to the supine
position to achieve even distribution of the patient's weight makes lifting and
positioning easier. Removing the pillow from under the head and shoulders and
placing it at the head of the bed helps keep the patient from striking his/her head
against the head of the bed. The nurse should fanfold the drawsheet on both
sides, with each nurse grasping firmly near the patient to provide strong handles
to grip the drawsheet without slipping.
Which nursing action prevents tension on the spinal column and adduction of the
hips while logrolling the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Placing small pillows
between the patient's knees helps prevent tension in the spinal column and
adduction of the hips. Crossing the patient's arms across the chest prevents
CSCC Nurs 1871 Exam 2 Exam
Questions and Answers A+ Graded
(2025)
Which positioning aid increases cervical flexion? - CORRECT ANSWER-A thick
pillow under a patient's head increases cervical flexion, which is not desirable.
Therefore, thin pillows should be placed under the head. A thin pillow under bony
prominences does not protect skin and tissue from damage caused by pressure.
Therefore, thick pillows should be placed under bony prominences. A trapeze bar
allows the patient to pull with the upper extremities to raise the trunk off the bed.
The trochanter roll prevents external rotation of the hips when a patient is in a
supine position.
increased cervical flexion is observed when the patient is placed in which
position? - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased cervical flexion may occur if a patient
is placed in the supported Fowler's position, because the pillow at the head is too
thick and the head thrusts forward. Patients positioned in the Sims' position may
experience lack of foot support. Patients positioned in the prone position may
suffer from neck hyperextension. Patients positioned in the side-lying position
may suffer from lateral flexion of the neck.
The nurse is positioning a postoperative patient to place the major portion of the
body weight on the hip and shoulder. In which position does the nurse place the
patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-In a side-lying position, most of the body's weight
is dependent on the hip and shoulder. In the Sims' position, the patient places the
weight on the anterior ileum, humerus, and clavicle. In prone position, the major
portion of the body weight rests on the chest. In the supported Fowler's position,
the major weight of the body rests on the back.
While caring for a patient with immobility, the nurse positions the patient in the
supported supine position. The nurse places pillows under the pronated forearms
keeping the upper arms parallel to the patient's body. What is the reason for this
nursing action? - CORRECT ANSWER-While positioning the patient in the
supported supine position, the nurse places pillows under the pronated forearms,
and keeps the upper arms parallel to the patient's body to reduce the internal
rotation of the shoulder and prevent extension of the elbows. Placing the hand
rolls in the patient's arms helps reduce the extension of the fingers and abduction
of the thumb. Placing pillows under the upper shoulders, neck, or head helps in
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maintaining the correct body alignment and prevents flexion contractures of the
cervical spine. Placing a small rolled towel under the lumbar area of the back
provides support to the lumbar spine.
Which trouble areas should be assessed for correction when the patient is placed
in the position depicted in the image? - CORRECT ANSWER-The image depicts
the supported Fowler's position. The trouble areas in this position include the
sacrum and heels. Unprotected pressure points at the ears are the trouble areas
in side-lying position. Unprotected pressure points at the knees and humerus are
the trouble points in Sims' position.
The nurse is caring for different patients. Which patient's condition may benefit
from logrolling? - CORRECT ANSWER-Patients with a spinal cord injury often
need to keep the spinal column in straight alignment to prevent further injury.
Therefore, logrolling would be beneficial for this patient to prevent further injury.
A patient with head injury would benefit from the semi-Fowler's position. A
patient with a hand injury and a patient with an abdominal surgery are placed in
the supine position.
The nurse is caring for patients on a medical-surgical unit. The nurse plans the
patients' care and instructs the nursing assistant to assist in repositioning
patients every 2 hours. Which patients are at the greatest risk for complications if
not repositioned properly? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Patients
who are at the greatest risk for complications if not properly repositioned are
those who are unconscious, frail, or paralyzed. The 20-year-old unconscious
patient is at risk for pulmonary and cardiac complications, and at risk for
deteriorated skin condition. The 90-year-old frail patient would be unable to
change position independently. The 40-year-old paraplegia patient would be
unable to move independently and is at risk of complications. The 65-year-old
patient with visual impairment and the 30-year-old patient with cholecystitis can
move by themselves. These patients are not at risk for developing complications.
While helping a patient move up in bed, the nurse turns the patient from side to
side to place the drawsheet under the patient. What is the reason for this nursing
action? - CORRECT ANSWER-While helping a patient move up in bed, the nurse
turns the patient from side to side to place the drawsheet under the patient,
extending from the shoulders to the thighs to support the patient's body weight
and to reduce the friction during movement. Returning the patient to the supine
position to achieve even distribution of the patient's weight makes lifting and
positioning easier. Removing the pillow from under the head and shoulders and
placing it at the head of the bed helps keep the patient from striking his/her head
against the head of the bed. The nurse should fanfold the drawsheet on both
sides, with each nurse grasping firmly near the patient to provide strong handles
to grip the drawsheet without slipping.
Which nursing action prevents tension on the spinal column and adduction of the
hips while logrolling the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Placing small pillows
between the patient's knees helps prevent tension in the spinal column and
adduction of the hips. Crossing the patient's arms across the chest prevents
