Which of the Following Represents the Best Safety Instruction for a Patient

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the best safety instruction for a patient who is learning to manage a sideways fall in a wheelchair?

A) Extend the arm toward the floor in the direction of the fall.
B) Flex the elbows to allow the arm muscles to absorb some of the impact.
C) Laterally flex the head away from the ground and tuck the arms close to the chest.
D) Tuck the chin toward the chest to protect the head.