Skill 22 - Transfers From Bed To Wheelchair Using Transfer Belt

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Explain procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact

Question 2

Step 2

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Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen, or door

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Before assisting to stand, wheelchair is positioned alongside of bed, at head of bed facing foot or foot of bed facing head

Question 4

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Answer 4

Before assisting to stand, footrests are folded up or removed

Question 5

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Answer 5

Before assisting to stand, lock wheels on wheelchair

Question 6

Step 6

Answer 6

Before assisting to stand, bed is at a safe level

Question 7

Step 7

Answer 7

Before assisting to stand, check and/or lock bed wheels

Question 8

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Answer 8

Before assisting to stand, client is assisted to a sitting position with feet flat on the floor

Question 9

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Answer 9

Before assisting to stand, client is wearing shoes

Question 10

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Answer 10

Before assisting to stand, apply transfer belt securely at the waist over clothing/gown

Question 11

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Answer 11

Before assisting to stand, provide instructions to enable client to assist in transfer including prearranged signal to alert when to begin standing

Question 12

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Answer 12

Stand facing client positioning self to ensure safety of candidate and client during transfer. Count to three (or say other prearranged signal) to alert client to begin standing

Question 13

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Answer 13

On signal, gradually assist client to stand by grasping transfer belt on both sides with an upward grasp (candidates hands are in upward position) and maintaining stability of client’s legs by standing knee to knee, or toe to toe with the client

Question 14

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Assist client to turn to stand in front of wheelchair with back of client’s leg against wheelchair

Question 15

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Answer 15

Lower client into wheelchair

Question 16

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Position client with hips touching back of wheelchair and transfer belt is removed

Question 17

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Position feet on footrests

Question 18

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Answer 18

Signaling device is within reach

Question 19

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Answer 19

After completing skill, wash hands