Chapter 2: Wheelchair Transfers Flashcards
What is the first step when patients need assist from a wheelchair to the exam table?
Place the wheelchair next to the exam table.
What is the second step when patients need assist from a wheelchair to the exam table?
Position a footstool near the foot of the table.
What is the third step when patients need assist from a wheelchair to the exam table?
Lock the wheelchair and move the footrests out of the way.
What is the fourth step when patients need assist from a wheelchair to the exam table?
Secure a gait belt snugly around the patient’s waits.
What is the fifth step when patients need assist from a wheelchair to the exam table?
Stand directly in front of the patient with feet slightly apart.
What is the sixth step when patients need assist from a wheelchair to the exam table?
Bend at the hips and knees.
What is the seventh step when patients need assist from a wheelchair to the exam table?
Instruct the patients to push up on the armrests at your signal.
What is the eighth step when patients need assist from a wheelchair to the exam table?
Lift the patient by grabbing the gait belt from underneath and lifting up.
What is the ninth step when patients need assist from a wheelchair to the exam table?
If the patient is appears steady and balanced, slightly stand behind the patient, and support the patient by the arm while holding onto the gait belt.
What is the tenth step when patients need assist from a wheelchair to the exam table?
instruct the patient to grasp the handle of the footstool and carefully step up onto it.
What is the eleventh step when patients need assist from a wheelchair to the exam table?
Instruct the patient to keep one hand on the footstool handle and one hand on the exam table.
What is the twelfth step when patients need assist from a wheelchair to the exam table?
Move the wheelchair and footstool out of the way.
