Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has a thoracic spine injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when turning the client?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Use a sheet when repositioning the client onto his side.
Rationale:
🔷 A client with a thoracic spine injury is at risk for spinal instability and further neurologic injury.
🔷 Logrolling using a sheet helps maintain spinal alignment and prevents twisting of the spine during movement.
🔷 This technique requires coordination and sufficient staff to stabilize the head, shoulders, hips, and legs in alignment.
🔷 Using a draw sheet also reduces shear and friction, which is important for immobile clients.
🔷 Immobilization collars are typically for cervical spine injuries, not thoracic.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI EXIT Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exam(s)~2025
- Answer Choices: 4