WorksheetsNCM101 PRELIM QUIZ (2025)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following best describes the supine position?
A. Lying on the abdomen, face down.
B. Lying on the back, face up.
C. Sitting at a 45-degree angle.
D. Lying on the side with knees flexed.
What is a common complication of prolonged supine positioning without proper support?
A. Hip flexion contracture
B. Foot drop
C. Flexion of the neck
D. Lordosis
The "Dorsal Recumbent" position is a variation of supine where:
A. The head of the bed is elevated 90 degrees.
B. The legs are flat and the arms are raised.
C. The knees are flexed with feet flat on the bed.
D. The patient is tilted head-down.
When performing a vaginal examination, if the Dorsal Recumbent position is used instead of Lithotomy, what is missing?
A. Pillows.
B. Stirrups.
C. A gown.
D. Privacy.
To ensure patient comfort in Dorsal Recumbent, a small pillow should be placed:
A. Under the heels.
B. Under the head and neck.
C. Between the knees.
D. Under the small of the back only.
How does the Dorsal Recumbent position differ from the Lithotomy position?
A. Lithotomy requires the feet to be flat on the bed.
B. Lithotomy involves the legs being elevated in stirrups.
C. Dorsal Recumbent requires the patient to be face down.
D. There is no difference between the two.
Which variation of Fowler's involves elevating the head of the bed to 15–30 degrees?
A. High Fowler's
B. Semi-Fowler's
C. Low Fowler's (Semi-Fowler's variation)
D. Orthopneic position
What is the primary physiological benefit of Fowler’s position for a patient with dyspnea?
A. It increases blood flow to the lower extremities.
B. It allows the diaphragm to expand more easily.
C. It decreases the heart rate.
D. It prevents the formation of kidney stones.
Which position is a modification of Fowler’s where the patient leans forward over a bedside table?
A. Reverse Trendelenburg
B. Orthopneic position
C. Sims' position
D. Lithotomy
The Knee-Chest position is primarily used for which of the following?
A. Oral surgery.
B. Sigmoidoscopy or rectal examinations.
C. Cardiac catheterization.
D. Assessing for deep vein thrombosis.
When placing a patient in this position, the nurse must ensure that the chest:
A. Is elevated by two pillows.
B. Rests firmly on the bed or a small flat pillow.
C. Is kept away from the mattress at all times.
D. Is covered with a weighted blanket.
What is a potential risk to the patient’s head and neck in this position?
A. Hair loss.
B. Neck strain if the head is not supported or turned comfortably.
C. Ear infections.
D. Improved vision.
What is the primary clinical use for the Sims’ position?
A. Performing a thyroidectomy.
B. Administering an enema or rectal suppository.
C. Assessing the patient’s blood pressure in the arm.
D. Performing a neurological eye exam.
To ensure proper alignment in Sims’, where should a pillow be placed?
A. Under the patient's feet only.
B. Under the head and under the flexed right arm and right knee.
C. Tightly under the patient's lower back.
D. On top of the patient's chest.
Before placing a patient in Sims’ position, the nurse should assess for:
A. Eye color.
B. Any recent hip or knee replacements/injuries.
C. The patient's last meal.
D. The patient's ability to sing.
