Question

1. before assisting the patient to stand, where should the health scholar place their hands?

a. under the patients arms
b. place hands on the patients lower lumbar region
c. on the patients shoulders

1. when helping the patient to stand, how should the health scholars knees be positioned?

a. locked straight for stability
b. bent, with one knee against the patients weak leg
c. far apart to allow room to pivot

1. what should happen during the swivel (pivot) motion itself?

a. the health scholar twists their upper body to turn the patient
b. the patient takes small steps, turning until their legs are aligned with the wheelchair
c the health scholar lifts the patient completely off the ground

Explanation:

When assisting a patient to stand, placing hands on the lower lumbar region (B) provides better support. For knee positioning, bending with one knee against the patient's weak leg (B) helps in balance and support. During swivel motion, the patient taking small steps to align legs with wheelchair (B) is the correct procedure as it involves the patient's active participation in a controlled manner.

Answer:

1. B. Place hands on the patient's lower lumbar region
2. B. Bent, with one knee against the patient's weak leg
3. B. The patient takes small steps, turning until their legs are aligned with the wheelchair