Transfer to Chair

Question 1

List the steps in the Transfer to Chair procedure

Answer 1

1. Do the initial steps procedure.
2. Place the chair on the resident’s unaffected side. Brace firmly against the side of the bed.
3. Assist the resident to sit on the edge of the bed. Encourage the resident to sit for a few seconds to become steady. Check for dizziness.
4. Stand in front of the resident and apply the gait belt securely on both sides of the resident.
5. Grasp the gait belt securely on both sides of the resident.
6. Ask the resident to place their hands on your upper arms.
7. On the count of three, help the resident into the standing position by straightening your knees.
8. Allow the resident to gain balance, check for dizziness.
9. Move your feet 18 inches apart and slowly turn the resident.
10. Lower the resident into the chair by bending your knees and leaning forward.
11. Align the resident’s body and position foot rests. Remove the gait belt.
12. Do the final steps procedure.

Question 2

What is the rationale for step “2. Place the chair on the resident’s unaffected side. Brace firmly against the side of the bed.”?

Answer 2

The unaffected side supports their weight; this helps stabilize the chair and is the shortest distance for the resident to turn.

Question 3

What is the rationale for step “3. Assist the resident to sit on the edge of the bed. Encourage the resident to sit for a few seconds to become steady. Check for dizziness.”?

Answer 3

Allows the resident to adjust to the position change. A significant change in position may cause dizziness due to a drop in blood pressure.

Question 4

What is the rationale for step “4. Stand in front of the resident and apply the gait belt securely on both sides of the resident.”?

Answer 4

Gait belts reduce strain on your back and provides for security for the resident.

Question 5

What is the rationale for step “5. Grasp the gait belt securely on both sides of the resident.”?

Answer 5

Provides security for the resident and enables them to turn.

Question 6

What is the rationale for step “6. Ask the resident to place their hands on your upper arms.”?

Answer 6

You may be injured if the resident grabs around your neck.

Question 7

What is the rationale for step “7. On the count of three, help the resident into the standing position by straightening your knees.”?

Answer 7

Allows you and the resident to work together. It also minimizes the strain on your back.

Question 8

What is the rationale for step “8. Allow the resident to gain balance, check for dizziness.”?

Answer 8

Change of position may cause dizziness due to drop in blood pressure.

Question 9

What is the rationale for step “9. Move your feet 18 inches apart and slowly turn the resident.”?

Answer 9

Improves your base of support and allows space for the resident to turn.

Question 10

What is the rationale for step “10. Lower the resident into the chair by bending your knees and leaning forward.”?

Answer 10

Minimizes the strain on your back.

Question 11

What is the rationale for step “11. Align the resident’s body and position foot rests. Remove the gait belt.”?

Answer 11

Shoulders and hips should be in a straight line to reduce stress on the spine and joints.