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OMSB_OEN Exam - Topic 2 Question 36 Discussion

Actual exam question for OMSB's OMSB_OEN exam

Question #: 36
Topic #: 2

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A nurse plans to provide morning care for a bedridden client.

What is the priority action that the nurse should consider before starting?

ARemove the pillows

BRemove the bed sheets

CEnsure that the bed is locked

DEnsure that the client is at the side of the bed

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Suggested Answer: C

Safety in Bedridden Patient Care:

Ensuring patient safety is paramount before beginning any care activities.

Priority Actions:

Bed Locked: Prevents bed movement which could cause patient falls.

Pillows and Bed Sheets: Secondary actions related to patient comfort and hygiene.

Client Position: Important but ensuring bed stability is the first step for safety.

Joint Commission guidelines on patient safety

Fundamentals of Nursing textbooks

by Nana at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Cristy

2 months ago

True, but if the bed isn’t locked, it’s risky. C is definitely the best choice.

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Cheryl

2 months ago

But what about D? The client should be positioned safely too.

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Lorenza

3 months ago

I agree, C is crucial. A locked bed prevents accidents.

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Luther

3 months ago

I think the priority is to ensure safety first. So, C makes sense.

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Sherell

3 months ago

Isn't it more important to make sure the client is safe at the side of the bed?

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Goldie

3 months ago

Wait, why would you remove the sheets before checking the client?

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Lorrie

3 months ago

I agree, locking the bed is super important!

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An

3 months ago

Removing pillows seems unnecessary at the start.

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Raina

4 months ago

I think the bed should definitely be locked first!

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Velda

4 months ago

B) Removing the bed sheets? Might as well just tuck the client in for a nap!

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Annice

4 months ago

Locking the bed? That's a no-brainer! What is this, amateur hour?

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Goldie

5 months ago

A) Removing the pillows first would make the client more comfortable during care.

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Lavonda

5 months ago

D) Positioning the client at the side of the bed is crucial for safe transfer.

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Omer

5 months ago

C) Ensuring the bed is locked is the priority to prevent the client from falling.

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Alise

5 months ago

Removing the pillows seems like it could be a priority, but I feel like it’s more about safety first.

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Thurman

5 months ago

I’m leaning towards ensuring the client is at the side of the bed, but I could be mixing it up with another scenario.

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Rodrigo

5 months ago

I remember a practice question about positioning clients, and I feel like checking the bed position is important too.

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Annette

6 months ago

I think the priority might be ensuring the bed is locked, but I'm not completely sure. It seems like a safety measure.

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Ilda

6 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. I'll have to review the steps for proper morning care and patient positioning.

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Bettina

6 months ago

Locking the bed is definitely the top priority. Can't do anything else until that's taken care of first.

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Cherilyn

6 months ago

The priority should be making sure the client is at the side of the bed. That's the best way to safely transfer them and provide care.

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Kaitlyn

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure - removing the pillows or sheets could also be important for proper positioning and comfort. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Gayla

7 months ago

I think I'd start by ensuring the bed is locked, that seems like the most important safety step.

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Deonna

11 days ago

Safety first! Always check the bed.

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Julie

16 days ago

Definitely! Can't risk any accidents.

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Lashawn

2 months ago

I agree, locking the bed is crucial for safety!

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