HST: Positioning, Turning, Moving, and Transferring Patients

Front

What should a healthcare provider do after transporting the patient and returning to the unit?

Back

Put on gloves, strip the bed, and remove any equipment in the unit.

Front

What should you do with the patient's belongings when preparing to transport them out of the facility?

Back

Place them on a cart, if needed, and take them to the car.

Front

What should be done after the patient has been transported to the exit area and helped into the car?

Back

Another staff member should take the cart to the car.

Front

Why is it important to use correct body mechanics when moving or turning a patient?

Back

To prevent fatigue and pressure ulcers in the patient.

Front

What should a health care provider do if they are unsure whether a patient can be moved or transferred safely?

Back

Always ask their supervisor before attempting any procedure.

Front

What is a characteristic of a Stage I pressure ulcer?

Back

It has a red or blue-gray discoloration that does not disappear after pressure has been relieved.

Front

Which stage of pressure ulcer is characterized by abrasions, bruises, and/or open sores as a result of tissue damage to the top layers of the skin?

Back

Stage II

Front

At which stage of pressure ulcer does a deep open crater form when all layers of the skin are destroyed?

Back

Stage III

Front

What does Stage IV pressure ulcer damage extend into?

Back

The muscle, tendon, and bone tissues

Front

What is an effective way to prevent pressure ulcers? Options: Ignoring skin discoloration, Using a single type of support surface, Providing good skin care and using moisture-reducing surfaces, Keeping the patient in one position for extended periods

Back

Providing good skin care and using moisture-reducing surfaces