The purpose of the Trendelenburg position in nursi

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The purpose of the Trendelenburg position in nursing care is to:

A. Improve lung function B. Increase blood flow to the brain C. Help with digestion D. Encourage bowel movements

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Trendelenburg (head down) boosts cerebral blood flow, e.g., in shock. It doesn’t aid lungs (A), digestion (C), or bowels (D).

When providing perineal care for a female patient, the nurse should:

A. Wipe from front to back B. Wipe from back to front C. Use cold water only D. Avoid using soap

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Front-to-back prevents UTIs by avoiding contamination. Back-to-front (B), cold water (C), or no soap (D) risks infection.

The primary reason for elevating a patient's legs in the event of shock is to:

A. Reduce pain B. Promote blood flow to vital organs C. Increase pressure on the lungs D. Prevent muscle cramps

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Leg elevation boosts venous return to vital organs in shock. It doesn’t reduce pain (A), pressure lungs (C), or prevent cramps (D).

A patient complains of chest pain and shortness of breath. The nurse's first action should be to:

A. Provide food and water B. Administer pain medication immediately C. Raise the patient's head and assess their vital signs D. Ignore the symptoms

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Raising the head aids breathing, and vitals assess urgency. Food (A), meds without assessment (B), or ignoring (D) delays care.

The primary reason for using a gait belt when ambulating a patient is to:

A. Increase the nurse's strength B. Provide stability and prevent falls C. Reduce the patient's mobility D. Limit the use of other assistive devices

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Gait belts stabilize and prevent falls. Strength (A), reduced mobility (C), or limiting devices (D) isn’t the purpose.

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