ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals - Safety and Mobility Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about maintaining correct posture when transferring clients. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining a straight back distributes weight evenly and reduces spinal injury risk during transfers.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to reposition a client towards the head of the bed. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client before repositioning them to the head of the bed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The supine position provides stable alignment, facilitating safe upward repositioning with assistive devices.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to transfer a client who has left-sided weakness from a sitting position in bed to a chair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Locking the wheels on the bed ensures stability and prevents movement during the transfer, reducing the risk of falls or injuries.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about orthostatic hypotension. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension can cause dizziness and fainting upon standing, increasing the risk of falls.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about fall prevention strategies when caring for clients. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Under-bed lighting improves visibility, locking bed wheels ensures stability, and brakes on wheelchairs prevent rolling, all reducing fall risk.