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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is assisting in the transfer of a client who has left-sided weakness from a bed to a chair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Stand on the client's stronger side when moving the client into the chair.B. Pivot on the foot farthest from the bed when assisting the client into the chair.C. Flex hips and knees when assisting the client to a standing position.D. Raise the bed to waist level before moving the client.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Flexing hips and knees uses proper mechanics, protecting the nurse and stabilizing the client.
Choice A is incorrect; stand on the weaker side for support.
Choice B risks imbalance; pivot on the closer foot.
Choice D is incorrect; lower the bed for foot placement.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports of four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse expect to have a positive fecal occult blood test?

A. A client who has ulcerative colitisB. A client who has stomatitisC. A client who uses laxativesD. A client who has cholecystitis

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Ulcerative colitis causes colon bleeding, detectable by fecal occult test.
Choice B affects the mouth, not GI tract.
Choice C rarely causes bleeding.
Choice D involves the gallbladder, not GI bleeding.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a laminectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when repositioning the client?

A. Place the bed in the lowest position before logrolling the client.B. Place the client in semi-Fowler's position prior to logrolling.C. Place the client's arms above her head prior to logrolling.D. Place a pillow between the client's legs prior to logrolling.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A pillow between the legs supports spinal alignment and minimizes surgical site stress during logrolling.
Choice A doesn’t enhance logrolling safety.
Choice B is irrelevant as semi-Fowler’s isn’t part of logrolling.
Choice C risks misalignment and isn’t recommended.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing data from a client's medical record. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

A. Type 1 diabetes mellitusB. Orthostatic hypotensionC. BMI of 24D. Family history of osteoporosis

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Type 1 diabetes increases cardiovascular risk via atherosclerosis.
Choice B relates to BP regulation, not a direct risk.
Choice C is normal BMI.
Choice D affects bones, not cardiovascular health.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is collecting data from a client who reports feeling short of breath and notes that the client's SaO2 level is 88% while on room air. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A. Recheck the client's SaO2 level after having the client cough and clear their throat.B. Review the client's most recent SaO2 level in the medical record.C. Notify the charge nurse of the client's condition.D. Check the client's medical records to see which medications were recently administered.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Rechecking SaO2 after coughing ensures accuracy, as secretions may affect readings; it’s the priority action.
Choice B delays immediate assessment.
Choice C is premature before verification.
Choice D is secondary to confirming the current status.

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