Lab Procedure 33-1 height and weight

Question 1

Step One

Answer 1

Wash Hands

Question 2

Step Two

Answer 2

identify the pt and introduce yourself

Question 3

Step Three

Answer 3

Explain the rationale for performance of the procedure, and instruct the pt to remove any heavy clothing and shoes

Question 4

Step Four

Answer 4

place a paper towel on the scale platform

Question 5

Step Five

Answer 5

Assist pt to the center of the scale

Question 6

Step Six

Answer 6

move the lower weight bar (measured in 50lb increments) to the estimated number and slowly slide the upper bar until the balance beam point is centered

Question 7

Step Seven

Answer 7

read the weight by adding the upper bar measurement to the lower bar measurement. round to the nearest 1/4 lb.

Question 8

Step Eight

Answer 8

raise the measuring bar beyond the pts height and life the extension

Question 9

Step Nine

Answer 9

Lower measuring bar until firmly resting on top of pts head

Question 10

Step Ten

Answer 10

assist pt off the scale and allow the pt to sit and put on shoes

Question 11

Step Eleven

Answer 11

read line where measurement falls, round to the nearest 1/4 inch

Question 12

Step Twelve

Answer 12

lower measuring bar to its original position and return the weights to zero

Question 13

Step Thirteen

Answer 13

Document in the pt chart