Transfer Checklist: Lying to Sitting and Bed to Chair

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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?

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:

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:

Check if the patient is comfortable Signup and view all the answers

Why might the nurse need to assess the patient for dizziness after the transfer?

A change in position can cause a drop in blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse do after completing the transfer?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the transfer checklist from lying to sitting and transfer from bed to chair?

Wash your hands before the procedure Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to inform the patient on what you will be doing for them?

To maintain patient's autonomy and informed decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after sliding the patient's buttocks to the edge of the bed until their feet touch the floor?

Check for blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to assess if the patient is tired, experiencing pain, or dizziness before transferring them?

To determine if an analgesic needs to be administered Signup and view all the answers

Which action is performed immediately after moving the patient's legs and feet over the side of the bed?

Place arm properly under the patient’s shoulder and place the other arm around the patient’s thighs Signup and view all the answers

Why should you lower the side rails during the transfer process?

To prevent unnecessary obstacles during patient transfer Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the patient feels dizzy during the transfer?

Have the patient relax and breathe Signup and view all the answers

Where should the wheelchair be positioned in relation to the patient's bed?

On the patient's unaffected side at a 45-degree angle Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with the wheelchair's brakes before transferring the patient?

Ensure that the brakes are applied on both wheels Signup and view all the answers

What should the patient do with their hands during the transfer?

Place their hands on the nurse's upper arms or shoulders Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse do with their hands during the transfer?

Lock their hands behind the patient Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to inform the patient about the procedure?

To prepare the patient for the procedure Signup and view all the answers