Positioning Quiz: Match Position To Procedure

1. In the Trendelenburg position, the patient's head is lowered below the feet. When is this positioning contraindicated?

Patients with increased intracranial pressure

Patients with hypertension only

Patients receiving continuous monitoring

Patients who are conscious

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6. When performing a pivot transfer, the nurse should instruct the patient to do what with their feet?

Keep feet flat on floor, shoulder-width apart

Keep feet together for stability

Place affected leg forward

Lift feet off the ground

7. A patient in the dorsal recumbent position has hips and knees flexed. What is a primary risk of prolonged use?

Hip flexion contracture

Shoulder impingement

Ankle edema

Cervical strain

8. Proper positioning & transfers of an immobilized patient should occur at minimum every how often to prevent complications?

Every 1–2 hours

Every 4–6 hours

Once per shift

Once per day

9. When transferring a patient with hemiplegia from bed to wheelchair, on which side should the wheelchair be positioned?

On the affected side to encourage affected limb use

On the unaffected side to utilize stronger side

Directly in front of the bed

At a 45-degree angle

10. A patient recovering from abdominal surgery should avoid which position immediately post-op?

Semi-Fowler's position

Prone position

Side-lying position

Supine with knees slightly flexed

11. A patient recovering from hip surgery should be positioned with a pillow between the legs to prevent what complication?

Internal rotation and adduction

External rotation and abduction

Flexion contracture

Plantar flexion

12. A patient with spinal cord injury requires positioning to prevent pressure ulcers. Which surface is most appropriate?

Standard hospital mattress

Pressure-relieving mattress with regular turning schedule

Firm mattress to maintain alignment

Waterbed to distribute weight evenly

13. When using a slide board to transfer a patient from bed to chair, what is the primary safety concern?

Friction and shear forces on patient skin

Patient must be completely alert

Transfer must occur within 2 minutes

Slide board cannot be used for obese patients

14. A patient in semi-Fowler's position should have the head of bed elevated at approximately how many degrees?

15–30 degrees

45–60 degrees

75–90 degrees

30–45 degrees

15. During a dependent transfer (patient cannot assist), proper body mechanics include which principle?

Keep back straight, feet shoulder-width apart, bend at hips and knees

Bend at the waist while keeping legs straight

Pivot on one foot while twisting the torso

Lift with arms rather than legs

16. A patient with ARDS is positioned prone. What is the primary nursing benefit of this positioning?

Improved oxygenation and lung recruitment

Reduced intracranial pressure

Prevention of aspiration

Decreased cardiac workload

17. When positioning a patient in the lateral position, a pillow under the top leg should prevent what?

Hip flexion

Hip internal rotation and adduction

Knee hyperextension

Ankle plantarflexion

18. The Fowler's position is most appropriate for which clinical situation?

Acute abdominal pain assessment

Facilitating breathing and eating

Post-operative prone positioning

Spinal precautions after injury

19. A patient with acute stroke shows left-sided weakness. Which position best prevents shoulder subluxation?

Affected arm supported on pillow, internally rotated

Affected arm hanging at bedside for circulation

Unaffected arm elevated above heart

Both arms crossed over chest

20. When transferring a patient using a mechanical lift, which action ensures the most safety?

One nurse operates the lift while another stabilizes the patient

The patient should remain conscious and alert

The sling should be positioned under the patient's arms only

Transfer should occur quickly to minimize patient anxiety

Positioning Quiz: Match Position to Procedure