Patient Mobility & Transfers Flashcards
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When lowering a patient to bed using a mechanical lift, the PCA should stop and check if:
Answer: The sling begins to twist or the patient expresses discomfort
Twisting of the sling or patient discomfort signals improper positioning that must be corrected before continuing to avoid injury.
A patient who is obese and unable to assist with movement requires a transfer. The safest first action is to:
Answer: Request a second caregiver and use appropriate equipment such as a lift
For bariatric or non-ambulatory patients, using proper mechanical lift equipment and a second caregiver prevents injury to both the patient and staff.
Which statement about range-of-motion (ROM) exercises during positioning is correct?
Answer: Move each joint slowly and smoothly through its comfortable range, stopping at pain
Passive ROM is performed slowly and gently; the caregiver stops immediately when the patient reports pain to avoid injury.
A patient is being transferred from a wheelchair to a bathtub bench. What should the PCA do with the wheelchair footrests?
Answer: Swing them away or remove them before the transfer
Footrests must be moved out of the way before any transfer to prevent tripping or injury to the patient's legs during the pivot.
When a patient insists they can transfer independently but their care plan requires assistance, the PCA should:
Answer: Follow the care plan and provide the required assistance while explaining why
The care plan is based on a clinical assessment and must be followed; the PCA should explain the reason for assistance respectfully while honoring the patient's dignity.
To prevent pressure injuries, a bedridden patient should be repositioned at minimum every:
Answer: 2 hours
The standard of care is to reposition patients at least every 2 hours to relieve pressure over bony prominences and prevent pressure ulcers.
During a two-person transfer using a draw sheet, which body part should the PCA closest to the head of the bed prioritize supporting?
Answer: The patient's head and shoulders
The caregiver at the head supports the patient's head, neck, and shoulders to prevent hyperextension and ensure comfort during lateral or vertical repositioning.