Question

1. once the patient is in front of the wheelchair, what should the health scholar cue before sitting them down?

a. “reach back for the armrests before sitting.”
b. “bend your knees quickly and sit down.”
c. “let go of the belt and drop slowly.”
d. “slide back without touching the chair.”

1. why should the health scholar avoid twisting their own body during the swivel transfer?

a. it can cause back injury and poor body mechanics
b. it prevents the patient from turning correctly
c. it’s considered unprofessional technique

1. after the transfer, what is the final safety step before leaving the resident?

a. unlock the wheelchair
b. ensure the patient is comfortable, hips to back of chair, and both wheels locked
c. return the wheelchair footrests after leaving

Explanation:

For question 6: Reaching back for armrests helps in stabilizing during sitting. B is incorrect as quick knee - bending can be unsafe. C is wrong as letting go of belt (assuming transfer belt) suddenly is not safe. D is incorrect as not touching the chair during sliding back is not practical.
For question 7: Twisting the body during swivel transfer can cause back injury due to poor body mechanics. B is incorrect as the main concern is the health scholar's own body. C is not the main reason compared to the physical injury aspect.
For question 8: Ensuring patient comfort, proper positioning (hips to back of chair) and locking wheels (safety) is the final step. A is incorrect as unlocking is not a safety step before leaving. C is incorrect as footrests should be returned before leaving.

Answer:

1. A. “Reach back for the armrests before sitting.”
2. A. It can cause back injury and poor body mechanics
3. B. Ensure the patient is comfortable, hips to back of chair, and both wheels locked