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:

    <p>Check if the patient is comfortable</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What should the nurse do after completing the transfer?

    <p>All of the above</p> 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?

    <p>Wash your hands before the procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To maintain patient's autonomy and informed decision-making</p> 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?

    <p>Check for blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To determine if an analgesic needs to be administered</p> 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?

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

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

    <p>To prevent unnecessary obstacles during patient transfer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Have the patient relax and breathe</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Ensure that the brakes are applied on both wheels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Lock their hands behind the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To prepare the patient for the procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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