RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1523 of 2368

The nurse is helping a client move from lying to sitting on the side of the bed. Which client action should the nurse prevent?

  1. Pushing up on the bed with the elbows
  2. Grasping the side rail while sitting up
  3. Placing both arms around the nurse's shoulders
  4. Turning onto the side facing the nurse first
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Correct answer: Placing both arms around the nurse's shoulders

Arms around the nurse's shoulders can cause serious back or neck injury. Elbow push-up and rail use are appropriate.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Mobility: Assisting Clients to Seated Position. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026