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WorksheetsTransfers and Bed Mobility
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
When assisting a patient with a stand-pivot transfer from a bed to a wheelchair, where should the physical therapist most appropriately position themselves?
To the side of the patient, slightly behind, maintaining a hand on the gait belt
In front of the patient, blocking their knees for stability
At a distance, providing only verbal cues to encourage independence
Directly behind the patient, with both hands lifting on the gait belt
Which two pieces of equipment are commonly used to assist with bed mobility for patients with significant weakness?
A trapeze bar and a draw sheet
A weighted vest and ankle weights
Crutches and a walker
Pillows and bolsters
Before initiating any patient transfer, the physical therapist should always ensure the following safety measures EXCEPT?
The wheels of the bed, wheelchair, or other transfer surfaces are locked
A gait belt has been appropriately secured
All medical tubing is completely disconnected
The environment has been cleared of obstacles and hazards
A patient who is able to perform 75% of the transfer activity independently, with the therapist providing cues and occasional light touching for balance, would be classified as requiring what level of assistance?
Dependent
Max Assistance
Mod Assistance
Min Assistance
You are working with a patient who is fearful of moving in bed due to pain. Which two strategies are most appropriate to make them feel more secure and encourage participation in bed mobility activities?
Leave them alone to rest and avoid bed mobility until their pain has resolved
Provide clear and concise instructions
Demonstrate the movement yourself
Encourage them to move quickly through the transfer to avoid lingering in pain
A patient consistently requires Contact Guard Assist (CGA) for ambulation and stand-pivot transfers due to dynamic balance deficits and intermittent mild lower extremity weakness. Which of the following is the most accurate interpretation of this level of assistance?
The therapist is consistently providing physical assistance to move the patient, but the patient performs 75% of the effort.
The therapist's hands are on the patient, or on a gait belt, to immediately intervene if loss of balance occurs, but no physical assistance is provided unless needed.
The patient requires verbal cues for safety and sequencing, but the therapist provides no physical contact.
The patient requires continuous hands-on assistance throughout the entire task, performing less than 25% of the effort.
Performing a chart review prior to completing a patient transfer allows the physical therapist to identify all of the following EXCEPT?
What equipment is needed
Any precautions
Patient's WB status
Environmental obstacles
Ensuring patient understanding in a transfer you are attempting to complete is best accomplished by?
Having the patient demonstrate the transfer
Asking the patient to explain the procedure
Ask them to describe the head to hip relationship
Make sure the patient has everything they need
Which of the following is the correct order for donning PPE for isolation precautions?
Gown, mask, eye protection, gloves
Mask, gloves, gown, eye protection
Gloves, mask, gown
Gloves, gown, mask, eye protection
What is the purpose of standard precautions in physical therapy settings?
To sterilize therapy equipment after each use
To sterilize the patient's skin before treatment
To prevent exposure to blood, body fluids, and non-intact skin
To determine the appropriate antibiotic treatment for infections
