Transfers (chap 8)

Question 1

Independent transfer

Answer 1

No assist (verbal, manual, or device)

Question 2

Modified independent transfer

Answer 2

Pt may require VC or assistive devices

Question 3

Assisted transfer

Answer 3

Pt requires assistance from another person to perform the activity safely in an acceptable time frame
- physical, VC or TC

Question 4

Standby assist transfer

Answer 4

Pt requires VC or TC, directions, or instructions from another person positioned close to, but not touching, the pt to perform the activity safely and in an acceptable time frame
- assistant may provide protection if safety threatened

Question 5

Contact guarding transfer

Answer 5

Caregiver is positioned close to the pt with hand on the pt or a gait belt
- very likely the pt will require protection during the performance of the activity

Question 6

Min assistance transfer

Answer 6

Pt performs 75+% of activity

- assistance required to complete activity

Question 7

Mod assistance transfer

Answer 7

Pt performs 50-74% of activity

- assistance required to complete activity

Question 8

Max assistance transfer

Answer 8

Pt performs 25-49% of activity

- assistance required to complete activity

Question 9

Dependent transfer

Answer 9

Pt requires total physical assistance from one or more persons to accomplish the activity safely
- special equipment or devices may be used