Deck 19: Safely Transferring the Person

Question 1

A mechanical lift is used to transfer a patient to the wheelchair.Before using the lift,you need to:

A) Clean it
B) Read the manufacturer's instructions
C) Apply a transfer belt
D) Apply an assist device

Answer 1

Read the manufacturer's instructions

Question 2

A person is heavier than the weight limit of the mechanical lift.What should you do?

A) Tell the nurse.
B) Use the lift.
C) Get another co-worker to help.
D) Allow personal choice.Ask the person what to do.

Answer 2

Tell the nurse.

Question 3

The nurse asks you to transfer a resident to a wheelchair.Before transferring the person,the nurse and care plan tell you which of the following?

A) What procedure to use
B) How many people you will need
C) How many times you should transfer the person
D) How to protect the person's privacy

Answer 3

What procedure to use

Question 4

How many workers are needed for safe stretcher transfers?

A) Just 1
B) 2 or 3
C) 3 or 4
D) At least 4

Question 5

Which type of lift sling is used for a person with extra large thighs?

A) A standard full sling
B) An extended length sling
C) A bathing sling
D) An amputee sling

Question 6

How many workers are needed to safely transfer a person using a mechanical lift?

A) Just 1
B) At least 2
C) At least 3
D) At least 4

Question 7

After transferring a person to the toilet,you should:

A) Close the bathroom door and stay in the person's room
B) Close the bathroom door and leave the room
C) Always stay in the bathroom with the person
D) Leave the room

Question 8

When can you leave a person on a stretcher unattended?

A) After the safety straps are on
B) After the side rails are raised
C) After the person is transported
D) Never

Question 9

The nursing center has a new mechanical lift.Which statement is correct?

A) If you used the old model,you know how to use the new one.
B) All mechanical lifts are the same.
C) You need to be trained in its use.
D) The new one is safer to use.

Question 10

When transferring a person:

A) The person's strong side moves first
B) The person's weak side moves first
C) The side closest to you moves first
D) The person's right side moves first

Question 11

To prevent falls during transfers,wheelchair,bed,shower chair,and stretcher wheels must:

A) Be fully inflated
B) Be locked
C) Not squeak
D) Be clean

Question 12

A transfer belt is not needed to transfer a resident from the bed to a chair.For the transfer,how should you hold on to the person?

A) Have the person put her arms around your waist.
B) Have the person put her arms around your neck.
C) Place your hands under the person's arms and around her shoulder blades.
D) Hold the person's weak arm while she supports herself with her strong arm.

Question 13

A resident has weakness on her left side.You are transferring her from the bed to the wheelchair.Where should you position the wheelchair?

A) Next to the bed on her left side
B) Next to the bed on her right side
C) At the foot of the bed
D) At the head of the bed

Question 14

A stand-pivot transfer is used if:

A) The person requests it
B) The person is not able to assist
C) A mechanical lift is not available
D) The person is strong enough,cooperative,and can assist

Question 15

You are going to transfer a patient from the wheelchair to the toilet.Which statement is correct?

A) The person needs a lowered toilet seat.
B) The person uses the towel bars by the sink for support.
C) The wheelchair is positioned in front of the toilet.
D) The wheelchair brakes are locked.

Question 16

You are transferring a patient from the bed to a stretcher.When should you apply the safety straps?

A) When the stretcher is positioned next to the bed
B) After the person's ID bracelet is checked
C) Before the person is transferred to the stretcher
D) After the person is transferred to the stretcher

Question 17

For a bed to wheelchair transfer,the person needs to wear:

A) Slippers
B) Socks
C) Panty hose
D) Non-skid footwear

Question 18

When transferring the person,you should use good body mechanics.This includes which of the following?

A) Stand with good posture
B) Face the person's back
C) Bend your back,not your legs
D) Use your arms to do the work

Question 19

You are going to transfer a resident from the wheelchair back to bed.Where should you position the wheelchair?

A) On the person's strong side
B) On the person's weak side
C) Where it was when the person was transferred from the bed to the wheelchair
D) Wherever the person prefers

Question 20

You need to reposition a person in the chair.Which is correct?

A) Follow the nurse's directions and the care plan.
B) Pull the person up from behind.
C) Use a transfer belt.
D) Ask the person what to do.

Question 21

When transferring the person,you should use good body mechanics.This includes which of the following?

A) Stand with a narrow posture
B) Face the person
C) Bend your back,not your legs
D) Use your arms to do the work

Question 22

When a person can bear some weight,can sit up with help,and may be able to pivot to transfer,this is known as what level of dependence?

A) Total
B) Extensive
C) Limited
D) Supervision

Question 23

For a lateral transfer,you should make sure the bed rails are down.