Lesson 2 Quiz

Which of the following is NOT as an item related to equipment safety?

• Wheelchair

• Bed

• Stretcher

• Blood pressure cuff

What is one of the specific pieces of equipment related to safety?

• IV stand

• Transfer belt

• Syringe

• Thermometer

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps mentioned for wheelchair safety?

• Prepare the wheelchair

• Position the patient

• Transport the patient

• Disinfect the equipment

What is the first step in preparing a wheelchair according to Lesson 2 - Equipment Safety?

• Move footrests to side

• Lock wheels

• Inspect it

• Transfer the patient to the wheelchair

What should be done to the wheelchair wheels before using it?

• Inflate the wheels

• Lock wheels

• Oil the wheels

• Remove the wheels

What should be done to the footrests of the wheelchair before using it?

• Adjust the height

• Move footrests to side

• Secure the footrests with a strap

• Attach additional footrests

What is the first step in ensuring equipment safety according to Lesson 2?

• Provide appropriate accessories

• Fit patient's feet on footrests

• Position the patient

• Check the equipment for damage

When positioning a patient in equipment, what should you do with their feet?

• Place them on the ground

• Fit patient's feet on footrests

• Let them dangle freely

• Cross them

Aside from positioning the patient and fitting their feet on footrests, what else should be provided for equipment safety?

• Detailed instructions

• Additional personnel

• Provide appropriate accessories

• A safety manual

When transporting a patient in a wheelchair, how should you use ramps?

• Push the wheelchair forward up the ramp

• Pull the wheelchair backwards up the ramp

• Gently pull the wheelchair backwards down a ramp

• Carry the wheelchair over the ramp