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WorksheetsNursing and Safety Knowledge Quiz 2
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
A client has been on bedrest for 5 days. Which assessment finding MOST strongly indicates musculoskeletal complications of immobility?
Decreased urine output
Reduced joint range of motion
Crackles in lung bases
Orthostatic hypotension
A nurse is planning care for a client with impaired mobility. Which goal is MOST appropriate?
Client will remain free from falls
Client will ambulate independently within 24 hours
Client will demonstrate improved joint flexibility
Client will verbalize understanding of exercises
Which findings are expected complications of prolonged immobility?
Muscle atrophy
Increased bone density
Venous stasis
Decreased peristalsis
Improved circulation
A nurse notes a client has difficulty lifting the body off the bed using a trapeze. What is the PRIORITY nursing action?
Document the finding
Encourage rest
Assess upper body strength
Notify physical therapy
Which nursing action best prevents contracture formation in an immobile client?
Immobilizing joints
Passive ROM twice weekly
Proper positioning with splints
Increasing calorie intake
When assisting a client to transfer from bed to wheelchair, which action demonstrates correct body mechanics?
Locking knees during lift
Bending at the waist
Keeping feet close together
Aligning shoulders and hips
A nurse is assisting a confused client with ambulation. Which intervention is MOST appropriate?
Encourage independence
Use a gait belt
Walk behind the client
Hold client by the arm
Which client would benefit MOST from a stand-assist lift?
Client with complete paralysis
Client who can bear partial weight
Client who is comatose
Client with bilateral leg casts
Which action indicates unsafe use of a walker?
Advancing the walker first
Stepping into the walker
Lifting the walker while walking
Keeping all four legs on floor
Which joint movement describes turning the sole of the foot outward?
Inversion
Eversion
Supination
Pronation
Which environmental modification BEST reduces fall risk in older adults?
Increased lighting glare
Throw rugs for traction
Grab bars in bathroom
High-pile carpeting
Which client scenario requires the MOST aggressive safety education?
Preschooler learning to swim
Adolescent starting driver’s education
Older adult with polypharmacy
School-aged child riding a bike
Which safety risks are MOST associated with toddlers?
Ingestion of foreign bodies
Falls
Firearms injury
Drowning
Motor vehicle crashes
Which nursing action best supports a culture of safety?
Completing tasks quickly
Encouraging incident reporting
Limiting communication
Assigning blame
Which factor MOST increases fall risk during hospitalization?
Familiar environment
Recent surgery
Stable gait
Normal vision
A nurse is teaching parents about crib safety. Which statement indicates correct understanding?
Soft blankets keep my baby warm.
Crib slats should be close together.
Waterbeds are safe for infants.
Pillows prevent suffocation.
Which client is MOST at risk for accidental poisoning?
School-aged child
Infant
Adolescent
Older adult with vision impairment
Which nursing action is MOST appropriate to reduce choking risk in children?
Allowing small toys
Cutting food into small pieces
Encouraging independent eating
Using pillows during sleep
Which statement best reflects patient-centered safety?
All patients get the same precautions.
Safety plans are individualized.
Restraints prevent falls.
Staff convenience comes first.
Which factors increase injury risk in older adults?
Slower reaction time
Polypharmacy
Improved vision
Decreased strength
Increased reflexes
A nurse identifies abnormal assessment findings. Which nursing process step comes NEXT?
Planning
Diagnosis
Implementation
Evaluation
Which nursing action best demonstrates “recognizing cues”?
Administering medication
Noting changes in mental status
Teaching discharge instructions
Evaluating outcomes
Which situation requires a time-lapsed assessment?
Sudden chest pain
Admission to unit
Weekly weight monitoring
Acute respiratory distress
A nurse documents “patient appears anxious.” Why is this documentation inappropriate?
It lacks medical terminology
It is an interpretation, not a cue
It is subjective data
It is irrelevant
Which nursing action demonstrates failure to validate data?
Clarifying patient statements
Rechecking abnormal vitals
Accepting conflicting data
Using multiple sources
Which actions support accurate data collection?
Establishing rapport
Using open-ended questions
Ignoring patient input
Clustering cues
Updating the database
Which assessment source is MOST appropriate for pain severity?
Family
Medical record
Nurse observation
Patient report
Which action best reflects evaluation in ADPIE?
Measuring blood pressure
Administering medication
Comparing outcomes to goals
Identifying nursing diagnoses
Which statement best describes nursing assessment versus medical assessment?
Nursing focuses on pathology
Medical focuses on patient response
Nursing focuses on responses
Both are identical
Which client requires an emergency assessment?
Client with chronic back pain
Client with sudden confusion
Client awaiting discharge
Client requesting medication
Which situation requires vital signs to be obtained outside routine schedule?
Shift change
Before bedtime
Change in condition
Meal delivery
A nurse obtains an oral temperature immediately after a client drinks hot coffee. Why is this inaccurate?
Equipment malfunction
Increased metabolic rate
Environmental interference
Altered surface temperature
Which physiologic response occurs during hypothermia?
Vasodilation
Increased sweating
Shivering
Decreased metabolism
Which heat loss mechanism occurs when a cold X-ray table touches the skin?
Conduction
Radiation
Convection
Evaporation
Which client is at greatest risk for impaired thermoregulation?
Young adult athlete
Older adult living alone
Middle-aged office worker
School-aged child
