Assisting a resident to ambulate using a gait belt

Question 1

Step 1

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Perform hand hygiene
1. Cover all surfaces of hands with sanitizer
2. Rub hands together until hands are completely dry

Question 2

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Explain the procedure to the resident

Question 3

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Obtain a gait belt for the resident

Question 4

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Answer 4

Lock the bed brakes to ensure the resident’s safety

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Lock the wheelchair brakes to ensure the resident’s safety

Question 6

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Position the bed so the resident’s feet will rest comfortably flat on the floor when sitting on the bed.

Question 7

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Bring the resident to a sitting position with resident’ feet flat on the floor

Question 8

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Properly place the gait belt around the resident’s waist

Question 9

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Tighten the gait belt

Question 10

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Check the gait belt for tightness by slipping fingers between the gait belt and the resident

Question 11

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Assist with resident in putting on non-skid footwear BEFORE standing

Question 12

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Bring the resident to a standing position

Question 13

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Use proper body mechanics at all times

Question 14

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Grasp the gait belt

Question 15

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Stabilize the resident

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ambulate the resident at least 10 steps

Question 17

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Assist the resident to pivot/turn

Question 18

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Sit the resident in the wheelchair in a controlled manner that ensures safety at all times

Question 19

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Remove the gait belt

Question 20

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Remain respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times

Question 21

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Place the call light or signal device within easy reach of the resident

Question 22

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Answer 22

Perform hand hygiene
1. Cover all surfaces of hands with hand sanitizer
2. Rub hands together until hands are completely dry