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Wheel Chairs
Transfer
Safety
Ambulation
Positioning
100
Always do this to the chair before assisting the patient to pivot into the wheel chair
What is lock the wheels
100
Always use this when transferring
What is a gait belt
100
Gatch handles should be in this position when not in use
What is down
100
When assisting the patient to ambulate, you should instruct them to
What is look up
100
These can be used to support the patient in the side lying position
What is pillows, blankets or towels
200
Roll the wheelchair in this direction to enter an elevator
What is backward
200
Hands should be in placed here during a patient transfer from bed to WC
What is the back of the gait belt
200
You must have this in order to use side rails
What is a doctor's order
200
If a patient begins to fall, you should
What is fall with the patient easing him or her to the floor
200
When assisting a patient into a chair, be sure this is at the back of the chair
What is the patient's back/backside
300
Shifting weight in the WC helps prevent this
What is pressure ulcers
300
These have caused serious patient injuries when used routinely (Hint: they used to be used for all patients)
What is side rails
300
When assisting the patient from the bed to a chair (not wheel chair) the chair should be
What is backed up to a wall or other sturdy object
300
Keeping the patient aligned in a state of function is known as
What is proper body alignment
400
When transferring a patient with weakness on one side, position the wheel chair on
What is the strong side
400
When transferring a patient into a car, always transfer toward
What is the strong side
400
If a healthcare facility has carpet
What is the nurse or PT should evaluate the type of footwear needed
400
These are patients who should not use a gait belt when ambulating
What is pregnant patients, abdominal aneurysm patients
400
The patient should be in this position for feeding
What is Fowler's Position (HOB elevated at least 30 degrees)
500
This helps prevent tipping and provides stability for the wheel chair
What is positioning the small front wheels in the forward position
500
Responsible for worker safety
What is OSHA
500
Always use these types of blankets and gowns when Oxygen is in use
What is cotton
500
This is the most serious complication from a patient fall
What is early death
500
When assisting a patient to move up in bed, you should place the pillow
What is against the head board