Question

1. true or false? always ensure privacy by closing curtains or doors before performing a transfer.

a. true
b. false

1. true or false? you should pull quickly to move the patient in one motion to make it easier.

a. true
b. false

1. select three safety checks you must complete before performing a bed - to - gurney transfer.

a. wheels locked on both bed and gurney
b. side rails down when necessary (you act as a railing)
c. privacy ensured.
d. skip explaining the procedure if the patient looks alert

Explanation:

• Question 7: Ensuring privacy by closing curtains or doors before a transfer is a standard practice in patient care to respect the patient's dignity and privacy.
• Question 8: Moving a patient should be done slowly and carefully to prevent injury to the patient and the caregiver. Pulling quickly is not a safe practice.
• Question 9:
• Locking the wheels on both the bed and gurney (\(A\)) prevents movement during the transfer.
• Lowering side rails when necessary (with the caregiver acting as a railing) (\(B\)) allows for easier access while still ensuring safety.
• Ensuring privacy (\(C\)) is important as mentioned before. Explaining the procedure (\(D\)) is always necessary regardless of the patient's alertness to get their cooperation and ensure they know what is happening.

Answer:

• Question 7: A. True
• Question 8: B. False
• Question 9: A. Wheels locked on both Bed and Gurney, B. Side rails down when necessary (you act as a railing), C. Privacy ensured.