Chapter 8 - Patient Transfer Flashcards
What is a draw sheet?
sheet that is folded in half and placed over the middle third of the bed and under the patient - used for easier transport
What is a gait belt?
heavy fabric straps that can be used to help a patient stand and walk when placed around their waist
What is a gurney?
a rolling cart used to transfer patients in a recumbent position AKA stretcher
What is orthostatic hypotension?
a mild reduction in the oxygen supply to the brain that occurs with changes in body position (feeling dizzy upon sitting up)
What is sedation?
medication that is given to calm a patient down
What is a slider board?
strong sheet of smooth plastic with handholds cut into the edges - used to ease patient transport
What is a sliding mat?
soft, tubular sheet of flexible plastic that works similarly to a slider board for patient transport
What is a stretcher?
a rolling cart used to transfer patients in a recumbent position AKA gurney
What type of transport is required when bringing inpatients to the imaging department?
wheeled transport
A slider board or sliding mat can be used to:
facilitate a stretcher transfer
When a patient arrives by wheelchair and cannot stand to get onto the x-ray table, which of the following methods is most appropriate?
A. Slider board transfer
B. Hydraulic lift
C. Face-to-face assist
D. Draw sheet transfer
B. Hydraulic lift
Patients who have not stood or walked since an accident, surgery, stroke, or heart attack should be transported by:
stretcher
When assisting a patient to sit from a supine position, or to lie down from a sitting position, you should place your arms under the shoulders and:
knees
Infants and toddlers are usually transported in:
cribs
A feeling of faintness or light-headedness that occurs with changes in body position after long periods of rest is termed:
orthostatic hypotension
When an ambulatory patient has a weak leg as a result of a stroke or other condition, it is helpful to:
position yourself on the patient’s weak side
Patients who have undergone which of the following procedures must not flex at the hips more than 90 degrees?
A. Knee replacement
B. Spinal surgery
C. Hip replacement via the anterior approach
D. Hip replacement via the posterior approach
D. Hip replacement via the posterior approach
Which of the following items is NOT useful for facilitating a stretcher transfer?
A. Slider board
B. Transfer belt
C. Sliding mat
D. Draw sheet
B. Transfer belt
When transferring a patient who is unable to assist with transfer to or from a stretcher, you should position the patient’s arms:
across the chest
