Mobility and transfersQuestion 549 of 1700
What is orthostatic hypotension?
- A slow rise in body temperature
- A sudden drop in blood pressure
- A feeling that the room is spinning
- A clouding of the lens of the eye
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Correct answer: A sudden drop in blood pressure
Blood pressure drops fast when position changes. This can cause dizziness and falls.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.4: Assisting Clients to Transfer
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026