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Quiz: Patient Safety Post-Transfer - ECSACONM

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1

After transferring a sedated patient to the operating table, the nurse notices that one wheel brake is partially engaged. Which is the most appropriate action?

Proceed since the patient is sedated and unlikely to move
Leave it as is and place more safety straps instead
Fully engage all brakes before any further patient preparation
Ask another staff member to watch the table during surgery

2

Which sequence best ensures post-transfer safety for an awake patient in the recovery area?

Side rails up, brakes engaged, call bell within reach
Call bell within reach, check IV lines, adjust pillow
Adjust pillow, brakes engaged, ensure room temperature is comfortable
Brakes engaged, dim the lights, close the door for privacy

3

In a low-resource perioperative setting without side rails, which approach best minimizes the risk of falls post-transfer?

Keep the patient in a sitting position to maintain visibility
Use tightly tucked sheets to restrict movement
Place the bed against the wall and remove all nearby equipment
Position the patient in the center of the bed with supportive pillows along the sides

4

While completing post-transfer checks, the nurse notices that the oxygen tubing is stretched taut across the patient’s torso. What is the safest immediate action?

Leave it in place since oxygen flow is still adequate
Reroute and secure the tubing to eliminate tension
Disconnect the oxygen briefly to reposition tubing
Ask the patient not to move until after surgery


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Part of Patient Transfer - ECSACONM
Keywords surgery, health
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
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License CC-BY-SA-4.0
Organizations ECSACONM, SELF
Language English (en)
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Created August 21, 2025 by KatKor
Last edit September 19, 2025 by Felipe Schenone
Cite as KatKor (2025). "Quiz: Patient Safety Post-Transfer - ECSACONM". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
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