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A nurse has to move a weak client from the bed to the wheelchair to take the client to the x-ray unit of the healthcare facility. Which precaution should the nurse first take when assisting the client from the bed to the wheelchair?
 
  A) Check for the presence of an IV, a catheter, or other equipment.
  B) Put a transfer belt along the client's waist if the client is heavy.
  C) Lock the wheels of the bed and wheelchair.
  D) Place the wheelchair on the client's strong side.

Question 2

A nurse is addressing LPN students who want to know more about naturally acquired
  passive immunity. Which explanation should the nurse give on how natural-born passive
  immunity occurs?
 
  A) Immunity occurs when ready-made antibodies are injected in person's system
  B) Immunity occurs when the causative agent is injected in person's system
  C) Immunity occurs when person is deliberately exposed to causative agent
  D) Immunity transferred from mother to fetus during pregnancy



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Answer to Question 1

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The nurse should first check for the presence of an IV, a catheter, or other equipment before attempting to move the client from the bed to the wheelchair. After checking and considering appropriate action for this equipment, the nurse can place the wheelchair on the client's strong side, lock the wheels of the bed and the wheelchair, and put a transfer belt along the client's waist if the client is heavy.

Answer to Question 2

D



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