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What is the primary purpose of using a gait belt when transferring a patient?
What is the primary purpose of using a gait belt when transferring a patient?
- To ensure the nurse's safety
- To prevent the patient from slipping
- To minimize strain on the nurse's back (correct)
- To avoid obstruction during the transfer
What should the nurse do before helping the patient into a standing position?
What should the nurse do before helping the patient into a standing position?
- Place their feet in a wide base of support (correct)
- Grasp the gait belt tightly
- Assess the patient for dizziness
- Instruct the patient to hold onto their neck
When assisting the patient to stand, the nurse should lift by:
When assisting the patient to stand, the nurse should lift by:
- Pulling the patient's arms
- Lifting with their arms extended
- Straightening their knees (correct)
- Bending their back
After transferring the patient to the wheelchair, the nurse should:
After transferring the patient to the wheelchair, the nurse should:
Why might the nurse need to assess the patient for dizziness after the transfer?
Why might the nurse need to assess the patient for dizziness after the transfer?
What should the nurse do after completing the transfer?
What should the nurse do after completing the transfer?
What is the first step in the transfer checklist from lying to sitting and transfer from bed to chair?
What is the first step in the transfer checklist from lying to sitting and transfer from bed to chair?
Why is it important to inform the patient on what you will be doing for them?
Why is it important to inform the patient on what you will be doing for them?
What should be done after sliding the patient's buttocks to the edge of the bed until their feet touch the floor?
What should be done after sliding the patient's buttocks to the edge of the bed until their feet touch the floor?
Why is it important to assess if the patient is tired, experiencing pain, or dizziness before transferring them?
Why is it important to assess if the patient is tired, experiencing pain, or dizziness before transferring them?
Which action is performed immediately after moving the patient's legs and feet over the side of the bed?
Which action is performed immediately after moving the patient's legs and feet over the side of the bed?
Why should you lower the side rails during the transfer process?
Why should you lower the side rails during the transfer process?
What should be done if the patient feels dizzy during the transfer?
What should be done if the patient feels dizzy during the transfer?
Where should the wheelchair be positioned in relation to the patient's bed?
Where should the wheelchair be positioned in relation to the patient's bed?
What should be done with the wheelchair's brakes before transferring the patient?
What should be done with the wheelchair's brakes before transferring the patient?
What should the patient do with their hands during the transfer?
What should the patient do with their hands during the transfer?
What should the nurse do with their hands during the transfer?
What should the nurse do with their hands during the transfer?
Why is it important to inform the patient about the procedure?
Why is it important to inform the patient about the procedure?
