Question

1. if you and a coworker have to use a regular sheet rather than a slide sheet to reposition someone in bed, what is best practice?

lift, move, and lower the person.
slide the person up the bed.
use a gait belt to reposition.
perform the transfer on your own

1. marcus is transferring juanita from her bed to her wheelchair. he has removed the footrests, positioned the chair beside the bed, and placed a gait belt around her waist. marcus holds onto the gait belt as juanita stands up. they pivot together. the back of juanitas legs touch the wheelchair so she starts to sit. the chair rolls back and juanita falls to the floor. what step did marcus forget that caused juanitas fall?

marcus forgot to apply the wheelchair brakes.
marcus forgot to use proper body positioning.
marcus forgot to support juanitas full weight.
marcus forgot to get someone to help him.

1. saul is able to stand on his own but needs guidance and cues. saul often becomes agitated during transfers and exhibits behaviors. what is the best step for you to take before transferring saul?

ask for help
get a slide board
let saul transfer himself
provide privacy.

Explanation:

Answer:

1. Slide the person up the bed.
2. Marcus forgot to apply the wheelchair brakes.
3. Ask for help.