Worksheets2025-26 Transfers Quizizz
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 16mins
You need to transfer a patient from the bed to the wheelchair. When do you put on thier shoes?
After you help them to the side of the bed
After they are in the wheelchair
While they are in the bed and still lying down
You need to transfer a patient from the bed to the wheelchair. The patient has left sided weakness. What side of the patient do you place the wheelchair?
Their weak side
Their strong side
When transferring a patient the _____________side goes first and leads the ____________side
weak, strong
strong, weak
You need to transfer a patient from the bed to the wheelchair. When do you apply the transfer belt?
While they are lying in bed
When they are sitting in the wheelchair
When they are sitting up on the edge of the bed
What MUST be locked when transferring a patient from the bed to the wheelchair? (Choose all that apply)
the wheels of the shower chair
the wheels of the bed
the door to the room
the wheels of the wheelchair
Your patient is in bed and needs to use the bedside commode. She has left sided weakness. Where should you position the commode when planning the transfer?
on her left side
over the toilet in the bathroom
on her right side
You are preparing your patient for their shower. You need to transfer him from his wheelchair into the shower chair. He has right sided weakness. For a safe transfer, how should you position the shower chair?
in front of the wheelchair
on the left side of the wheelchair at a 90 degree angle
on the right side of the wheelchair
Which of the following patients can you perform a stand and pivot transfer on?
The patient who can follow directions and is too weak to stand
The patient who does not follow directions and is aggressive
The patient who can bear weight on their legs and follow directions
The uncooperative patient and confused patient
Which is NOT a safety step when preparing to transfer a patient from the bed to a wheelchair?
Lock the wheels of the bed
make sure the gait belt is applied low on the patient's waist
have the bed raised to your waist level for good body mechanics
Lock the wheels of the wheelchair
Which of the following will help your patient feel safe and comfortable when transferring?
You letting them tell you how to transfer them
Explaining the transfer step by step to the
Moving quickly
You may need to move the bed or other furniture in the room to perform a safe transfer.
True
False
When preparing to stand your patient, their feet should be on the footplates of the wheelchair.
True
False
You place your patient on the commode using a transfer belt. The transfer belt can remain on the patient as they use the commode.
True
False
Your patient is in bed and you need to assist them to dangle on the bedside. The head of the bed should be _________
flat
raised to a sitting position
Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of Orthostatic Hypotension
Seeing spots when changing positions
A Severe Headache
Feeling Dizzy when changing positions
Feeling lightheaded when changing positions
How many people are needed to safely move a patient onto a stretcher?
1
1-2
at least 2-3
Which of the following is UNSAFE (WRONG) practice when your patient is being transferred by on a stretcher?
Lock the bed and Stretcher wheels before moving the patient onto the stretcher
Raise the siderails of the stretcher once the patient is positioned on the stretcher
If the patient has the safety straps applied and side rails of the stretcher raised, you can leave them alone
The safety straps need to be applied while the patient is on the stretcher.
Before transferring any patient, you need to do all of the following EXCEPT
Meet and discuss the patient's abilities with the nurse
Review the care plan of the patient for activity restrictions or assistive devices needed
Gather the equipment and assistance needed before entering the room
Do the transfer, without a transfer belt because the patient is refusing to have the belt applied as stated in her care plan.
