Patient Transfer and Safety Measures in Healthcare Quiz
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Which of the following is one of the most common causes of injury in nursing home patients?

  • Falling (correct)
  • Improper transfer skills
  • Dizziness
  • Inefficient nursing staff
  • What can a nursing assistant do to minimize falls in health care facilities?

  • Increase patient mobility
  • Improve transfer skills
  • Ensure patient rooms are hazard-free (correct)
  • Administer sedatives to patients
  • When transferring a patient, it is always better to...

  • Lift with your back
  • Keep the patient at a distance
  • Pull instead of push
  • Ask for the assistance of another nursing assistant (correct)
  • What is the proper way to transfer a patient from bed to chair?

    <p>Roll the patient onto their side and lower the feet to the floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done when ambulating a patient with a catheter?

    <p>Ensure the catheter line does not touch the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a gait belt?

    <p>To provide balance to the patient and prevent back injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a nursing assistant do when ambulating a weak or unsteady patient?

    <p>Stand on the patient's weak side</p> Signup and view all the answers

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