Transfer skills quiz

What is a key factor in successful healthcare according to the text?

• Skipping preparation

• Ignoring safety precautions

• Careful preparation

• Randomly performing tasks

What should you do before starting a transfer procedure?

• Move furniture during the transfer

• Ask for help after starting

• Plan the transfer

• Ignore any limitations

What is the purpose of a transfer belt?

• To be used after the transfer

• To assist in transferring a person

• To lift a person who cannot bear weight

• To be applied after abdominal surgery

What is the correct body mechanics for lifting during transfers?

• Using only arm muscles

• Bending your back

• Lifting with your back twisted

• Using leg muscles

What should you do if a person complains of dizziness during a transfer?

• Notify the nurse right away

• Ignore the complaint

• Ask the person to stand up

• Continue the transfer quickly

When transferring a person from bed to wheelchair, what should you do after positioning the wheelchair?

• Unlock the wheels of the wheelchair

• Raise the side rail on the working side of the bed

• Fan fold the linens to the head of the bed

• Position the wheelchair facing the foot of the bed

What should you do if a person is unable to bear weight during a transfer?

• Ignore the weight-bearing ability

• Lift the person manually

• Use a transfer belt

• Use a mechanical lift device

What is the correct technique for assisting a person into a standing position?

• Allow the person to push off the bed

• Pull the person up and forward

• Bend your back while assisting

• Place hands on the upper back

What should you do after transferring a person from stretcher to bed?

• Return the bed to its highest position

• Fan fold the top linens to the foot of the bed

• Leave the side rails down

• Position the stretcher facing the head of the bed

When using a mechanical lift, what should you do before moving the lift over the person?

• Position the lift over the wheelchair

• Cross the person's arms over the legs

• Unlock the wheels of the lift

• Attach the sling to the swivel bar