Assessing Weight Measurement Techniques for Ambulatory Clients

The video tutorial demonstrates a CNA assisting Mrs. Jones with weighing. It begins with a greeting and preparation, including ensuring her feet are flat and shoes are on. The CNA helps her stand and walk to the scale, checks the scale is set to zero, and assists her onto it. After recording the weight, the CNA helps Mrs. Jones back to her room, provides her call light, and concludes by washing hands and recording the weight.

What is the first step in preparing a patient for weighing?

• Helping the patient to stand up immediately

• Ensuring the patient's feet are flat on the floor

• Walking the patient to the scale directly

• Recording the patient's weight

Why is it important to set the scale to zero before the patient steps on it?

• To save time during the weighing process

• To ensure the scale is balanced

• To make the patient feel comfortable

• To check if the scale is working properly

What does the CNA do after Mrs. Jones steps off the scale?

• Records the weight immediately

• Helps Mrs. Jones back to her room

• Washes hands and then records the weight

• Gives Mrs. Jones her shoes

What item is given to Mrs. Jones once she is back in her room?

• A glass of water

• Her medication

• The call light

• A new pair of shoes

What is the final step in the patient weighing process?

• Washing hands

• Helping the patient back to the scale

• Recording the patient's weight

• Giving the patient a call light