Transfering

Question 1

Gait belts should not be used on clients with

Answer 1

sipnal or back probs

Question 2

When transfering a client what are the general guidelines

Answer 2

determine the space in which the transfer will take place
obtain required material before starting
remove items in the way in the transfer arera
explain the plan to the client, include what they can do
explain plan to other personnel, specify who will give the directions
Support/hold the client when you can
make a written plan including the patients tolerance

Question 3

What are the practice guidelines for wheelchair safety

Answer 3

Always lock brakes
Raise foot plates before client enters
Lower foot plates after the client enters
Ensure the client is seated back fully
Back into/out of elevators
place body between client and bottom of inclines

Question 4

What are the practice guidelines for stretchers

Answer 4

Always lock wheels
fasten straps and raise side rails
never leave client unattended if the ^ arent being used
Always push stretcher on the end with the clients head
If there are two stationary and two swivel wheels position clients head at the stationary side
Enter elevators clients head first