Week 4 Safe Patient Handling Flashcards
A 65 yr old patient who weights 260lbs is to be transfered fro, his bed to his stretcher, he is unable to bear full weight on one leg, his upper body strength is good, what is the LEAST appropriate technique to tranfer?
A) use of a trasnfer board
B) use a bariatric transfer device
C) use of a 3-person carry
D) using a ceiling lift
C) use of a 3-person carry
A patient who weights 320lbs is to be transfered from his bed to his chair. The patient is partial weight bearing as a result of bilateral reconstructive knee surgery. what is the MOST appropriate technique to transfer
A) use of a trasnfer board
B) use of a stand assist device
C) use of a 3-person carry
D) using a ceiling lift
D) using a ceiling lift
Provides safest option
Transfer board is for berween beds, stand assist requires full weight bearing abilitys, 3 person carry is no longer preformed/accepted
When transfering a patient, good body mechanics include ___ knees & keeping your trunk ____
Bent knees & erect trunk
The nurse is transferring a patient from the bed to the chair for the first time after abdominal surgery. Which initial step in the transfer is most appropriate for the nurse and patient?
A) apply a transfer belt around patients waist
B) use under-axilla support technique to avoid pulling on abdominal area
C) have the patient sit on the side of the bed and dangle for a few minutes
D) Observe this patient’s response while she transfers to increase his or her independence
C) have the patient sit on the side of the bed and dangle for a few minutes
A patient has been on bedrest for several days. When he attempted to stand from a sitting position, he became dizzy and nauseated. The symptoms indicate which of the following conditions?
A) rebound hypertension
B) orthostatic hypertension
C) dysfunctional proprioception
D) General nervous system rebound hypertension
B) orthostatic hypertension
The nurse notes that a patient’s left elbow is resistant to extension and flexion while performing range of motion exercises. What is the appropriate nursing action at this time.
a)Move the joint through the full range of motion.
B) Perform range of motion to the left elbow only until resistance is met.
C) Omit all of the range of motion exercises until the healthcare provider is notified.
D) Tell the healthcare provider that the patient is uncooperative with exercising.
B) Perform range of motion to the left elbow only until resistance is met
Dont want pain to be felt
A patient has been email for more than two weeks. He notices dizziness the first time the nurse has him sit up, and he states feeling tired. He is now able to begin performing isometric exercises. Which nursing diagnosis best relates to the safety of this patient?
A)Fatigue.
B)Impaired skin integrity.
C) Disturbed body image.
D) Risk for activity intolerance.
D) Risk for activity intolerance.
If a person with left sided weakness needs help you help them from their ____ side
If they have a cane you help them from the ___ side
Right side( the strong side)
Left side
