Patient Transport and Safety Protocols

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on hospital bed features, patient transport procedures, handling patient belongings, and post-surgery care. It covers the importance of understanding bed functions like brakes and steering, the process of safely transporting patients using elevators, managing patient belongings such as glasses and dentures, and techniques for transferring patients safely. Additionally, it discusses post-surgery care and the role of anesthesia in patient transport out of the operating room.

What is the purpose of the steering feature on hospital beds?

• To adjust the bed height

• To lock the bed in place

• To control the bed's direction

• To fold the bed for storage

Why is it important to manage patient belongings like glasses and dentures?

• To ensure they are not lost during surgery

• To keep them clean

• To prevent them from being stolen

• To use them as identification

Where should oxygen tanks be placed during patient transport?

• In a designated rack

• On the bed

• On the floor

• In the patient's lap

What should be checked before moving a patient onto the operating table?

• The patient's blood pressure

• The patient's weight

• The table's lock

• The room temperature

How should a patient be positioned on the operating table?

• With their arms crossed

• With their feet hanging off the table

• With their head aligned with the donut

• With their head at the foot of the table

Why should safety straps never be placed directly on the skin?

• To prevent skin irritation

• To avoid leaving marks

• To ensure they are visible

• To make them easier to remove

What is the role of anesthesia during patient transport post-surgery?

• To monitor the patient's heart rate

• To adjust the patient's position

• To administer pain medication

• To ensure the patient's airway is clear

What is the purpose of using a draw sheet during patient transport?

• To clean the bed

• To assist in moving the patient

• To cover the patient's face

• To keep the patient warm

What should be done if a patient is drowsy but responsive post-surgery?

• Administer more anesthesia

• Leave them unattended

• Ask them to hold their arm

• Allow them to move themselves

What is a common challenge when transporting patients with ongoing anesthesia?

• Ensuring the bed is locked

• Communicating with the patient

• Finding a clear path

• Managing multiple infusion pumps