Assist With Walker Flashcards
List the steps in the Assist With Walker procdure
- Do initial steps.
- Assist the resident to sit on the edge of the bed.
- Place the walker in front of the resident as close to the bed as possible.
- Have the resident grasp both arms of the walker.
- Brace the leg of the walker with your foot and place your hand on top of the walker.
- Assist the resident to stand on the count of three, check for balance and dizziness.
- Stand to the side and slightly behind the resident.
- Have the resident move the walker ahead by 6 to 10 inches, then step up to the walker; moving the sick or injured leg forward to the middle of the walkers while pushing down on the handles of the walker. Then bringing the unaffected leg forward, even with the weak/injured leg.
- Do the final steps procedure.
What is the rationale for the step “2. Assist the resident to sit on the edge of the bed.”?
Allows the resident to adjust to the position change.
What is the rationale for the step “4. Have the resident grasp both arms of the walker.”?
Helps to steady the resident.
What is the rationale for the step “5. Brace the leg of the walker with your foot and place your hand on top of the walker.”?
Prevents the walker from moving.
What is the rationale for the step “6. Assist the resident to stand on the count of three, check for balance and dizziness.”?
Allows you and the resident to work together.
What is the rationale for the step “7. Stand to the side and slightly behind the resident.”?
Puts you in a position to assist the resident if needed.
What is the rationale for the step “8. Have the resident move the walker ahead by 6 to 10 inches, then step up to the walker; moving the sick or injured leg forward to the middle of the walkers while pushing down on the handles of the walker. Then bringing the unaffected leg forward, even with the weak/injured leg.”?
The resident may fall forward if they step too far into the walker.
