ATI RN
ATI Nurs 2000 Fundamentals Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to reposition a patient. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Elevate the height of the patient's bed. This should be the first action taken because it ensures the nurse's safety by reducing the risk of injury during the repositioning process. Elevating the bed to a comfortable working height helps maintain proper body mechanics and prevents strain on the nurse's back. Tightening abdominal muscles (
B) is important for stability but should come after adjusting the bed height. Positioning feet in line with shoulders (
C) and pivoting feet in the direction of the move (
D) are important steps in repositioning but should follow adjusting the bed height to ensure safety and proper ergonomics.
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