NCLEX-RN
Exam Cram NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Your patient had a stroke, or CVA, five years ago. The resident still has right-sided weakness. You are ready to transfer the resident from the bed to the wheelchair. The wheelchair should be positioned at the _____________.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The wheelchair should be positioned at the head of the bed on the resident's left side. This positioning allows the resident to use their stronger left side to assist with the transfer, compensating for the right-sided weakness. Placing the wheelchair at the head of the bed on the patient's right side (
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A) would not utilize the stronger left side, which is crucial for the transfer. Similarly, positioning the wheelchair at the bottom of the bed on either side (
Choices C and
D) would not facilitate optimal assistance from the resident's stronger side during the transfer process.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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