WorksheetsNursing Care and Patient Safety Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which nursing action best represents a caring intervention?
Administering prescribed IV fluids
Teaching a client how to reposition independently
Ordering physical therapy
Applying sequential compression devices without an order
Which are complications of immobility? Select all that apply.
Atelectasis
Muscle atrophy
Increased venous return
Constipation
Urinary stasis
Which position is most appropriate for a patient with dyspnea?
Supine
Prone
High Fowler’s
Trendelenburg
Which nursing actions help prevent pressure injuries? Select all that apply.
Repositioning every 2 hours
Keeping the head of bed elevated at all times
Using pillows to offload bony prominences
Encouraging early ambulation
Dragging the patient up in bed
A nurse assists a patient who uses a cane. Where should the cane be held?
On the weaker side
On the stronger side
In both hands
On the affected leg side
Which are examples of proper body mechanics? Select all that apply.
Bending at the knees
Twisting while lifting
Keeping the load close to the body
Using a wide base of support
Lifting while fatigued
A patient becomes dizzy while dangling at the bedside. What is the nurse’s priority action?
Assist the patient to stand
Call the healthcare provider
Return the patient to a lying position
Encourage deep breathing
Which statements about sequential compression devices (SCDs) are correct? Select all that apply.
They help prevent deep vein thrombosis
They should be removed while the patient is in bed
They require a provider order
They promote venous return
They increase the risk of clot formation
Which description best explains shearing?
Skin rubbing against bed linens
Moisture-related skin breakdown
Skin remains fixed while bones slide
Pressure without movement
Which are goals of personal hygiene care? Select all that apply.
Promote comfort
Maintain dignity
Prevent infection
Decrease circulation
Improve self-esteem
