PT Tech - Patient Transfer/Transport

Front

What is the first step when entering a room to assist a patient ambulate?

Back

Knock on the door and introduce yourself

Front

Which of the following are the appropriate clothing choices for modesty of the patient during ambulation? 2 gowns, 1 on forward and 1 on backwards, A gown and robe, The patients own clothing, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

Which of the following are appropriate footwear choices for ambulation?

Back

Front

What is the first equipment (modality) used for ambulation training? Options: Wheelchair, Cane, Parallel Bars, A Walker

Back

Parallel Bars

Front

When assisting a patient transfer or ambulate, what tool should ALWAYS be used?

Back

Gait Belt

Front

When assisting a patient with a transfer, what type of communication is imperative for safety?

Back

Verbal

Front

When you transfer a patient, it is important to keep your center of gravity low and the patient's weight _________ to you.

Back

Closer

Front

When the patient is completing an unassisted wheelchair to bed transfer, how should the wheelchair be placed?

Back

Vertically adjacent

Front

A transfer when the patient is able to stand but not walk to the seat/bed.

Back

Standing pivot transfer

Front

The type of transfer used when a patient cannot stand or is NWB.

Back

Sitting transfer