Transfer Techniques Flashcards
1
Q
While performing transfer techniques:
A
It is important to ergonomically transfer the patient safely
2
Q
Minimal assistance
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Patient may require only minimal assistance to transfer.
3
Q
Moderate assistance
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The patient may only be able to transfer him or herself with partial assistance
4
Q
Maximal assistance
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The patient may require complete assistance to transfer from one place to another.
5
Q
Most common type of transfers performed:
A
- Bed to wheelchair
- Wheelchair to chair
- Chair to wheelchair
- Wheelchair to floor
- Wheelchair to bed
- Floor to wheelchair
- Floor to wheelchair (independent)
- Wheelchair to floor (independent)
- Sit to stand
- Stand to sit
6
Q
Hoyer lift
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Used if patient is paralyzed, bed bound, or have contractures (I.e. disabled children, obese people)
7
Q
Hydraulic pump
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Helps to ergonomically lift and transfer the patient
