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Which of the following is NOT a step in the preparation for helping a person to walk?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the preparation for helping a person to walk?
- Washing your hands
- Adjusting equipment for body mechanics and safety
- Gathering the person's assistive device
- Knocking and ensuring privacy (correct)
What should you do if the person feels dizzy after sitting up from lying down in bed?
What should you do if the person feels dizzy after sitting up from lying down in bed?
- Help the person lie back down immediately (correct)
- Call for help
- Wait for 2 minutes to see if the dizziness passes
- Help the person put on their robe and footwear
Where should you position the walker if the person is using one for walking?
Where should you position the walker if the person is using one for walking?
- Behind the person
- On the person's stronger side
- In front of the person (correct)
- On the person's weaker side
Where should you grasp the transfer belt when helping a person to stand up?
Where should you grasp the transfer belt when helping a person to stand up?
What should you do after helping a person to walk?
What should you do after helping a person to walk?
What should you do if the person needs to call for help while walking?
What should you do if the person needs to call for help while walking?
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