CPCA Mobility & Transfer Techniques

Question 1

When using a gait belt to assist a client with transferring from bed to wheelchair, where should the gait belt be placed?

Accepted Answer

Around the client's waist over clothing

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Around the client's chest under the arms

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Around the client's hips below the waist

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Around the client's thighs

Question 2

When transferring a client from a bed to a wheelchair, the client's stronger or unaffected side should be positioned:

Accepted Answer

Closest to the wheelchair

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Away from the wheelchair

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Behind the aide

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In a neutral position regardless of side

Question 3

Proper body mechanics for a personal care aide when lifting or transferring a client includes:

Accepted Answer

Bending at the knees and keeping the back straight

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Bending at the waist and keeping the legs straight

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Keeping the back curved and lifting with the arms

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Twisting the torso while lifting to reach the client

Question 4

Before transferring a client from bed to a chair, a personal care aide should first:

Accepted Answer

Explain the procedure to the client and obtain their cooperation

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Complete the transfer as quickly as possible to save time

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Call the nurse to perform the transfer instead

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Place the wheelchair as far from the bed as possible

Question 5

A client has weakness on the left side of their body. When assisting them to walk, the aide should stand:

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On the client's left (weaker) side

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Directly in front of the client

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Directly behind the client

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On the client's right (stronger) side

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a mechanical lift (such as a Hoyer lift) in client care?

Accepted Answer

To safely transfer clients who are unable to bear weight

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To speed up transfers for busy aides

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To replace the need for a gait belt in all transfers

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To assist clients who can walk independently but need motivation

Question 7

During a bed-to-wheelchair transfer, the wheelchair should be positioned:

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At a 30-45 degree angle to the bed on the client's stronger side

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At a 90-degree angle directly beside the bed

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Directly in front of the client at the foot of the bed

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At least 3 feet away from the bed for clearance