HST-CNA - Weighing an Ambulatory Patient

This video tutorial explains how to weigh ambulatory patients, both standing and sitting. It covers the process of balancing the scale, assisting the patient onto the scale, and recording the weight. For standing patients, the tutorial details how to adjust the sliders on the scale to find the correct weight. For sitting patients, it explains how to position the patient in a chair and adjust the sliders accordingly. The video emphasizes the importance of balancing the scale and ensuring patient safety throughout the process.

What is the first step to take before weighing an ambulatory patient?

How should the patient's feet be positioned on the scale?

What should you do if the scale indicates too much weight?

Describe the process of assisting a patient into a chair for weighing.

What adjustments need to be made after recording the patient's weight?