Manual Skill - Ambulation of a Client Using a Gait Belt

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Knock on door

Question 2

step 2

Answer 2

Greet client by name introduce and tell them what you are going to do. Tell them you will be right with them you are going to set up area

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Perform hand hygiene

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Explain Procedure to be performed to the client

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Obtain Gaith Belt

Question 6

Step 6

Answer 6

Lock Bed brakes to ensure client’s safety

Question 7

Step 7

Answer 7

Lower Bed so client’s feet will be flat on the floor when sitting on the edge of the bed.

Question 8

Step 8

Answer 8

Bring client to sitting position

Question 9

Step 9

Answer 9

Place gait belt around wait. Tighten gait belt

Question 10

Step 10

Answer 10

Check gait belt by slipping fingers between gait belt and client

Question 11

Step 11

Answer 11

Assists client to put on non-skid socks

Question 12

Step 12

Answer 12

Stand in front of and face the client

Question 13

Step 13

Answer 13

Grasp the gait belt on each side of the client with an underhand grip

Question 14

Step 14

Answer 14

stablize client (verbalize)

Question 15

Step 15

Answer 15

Bring client to standing position , using proper mechanics