Gait Belt
When using a gait belt, the PSW stands where
What is "in front" of the person
When transferring a person from a wheelchair, the PSW maintains stability of the persons (weak) legs with what ?
What is "your knees"
When turning a person away from you (while in bed), the PSW needs to have a wide .....
What is "base of support"
When exercising a person's forearm, the PSW supports the....
What is wrist and elbow
The cane is used in the person's .....
What is "on stronger side"
How is the gait belt applied
What is " over clothing and at the persons waist"
If the wheelchair is positioned at the head of the of the bed, it should face the ______of the bed
What is "the foot" of the bed
When turning a person in bed away from you, the PSW shifts her weight from....
What is "rear leg to front leg"
Palm down
What is pronation
The person steps forward with the.....
What is "the weaker side"
Where does the PSW grasp the gait belt ?
What "at the sides" of the belt/ person
When transferring a person to a stretcher, how many PSW"s are needed?
What is 3
The person should be in this position before starting to turn the person to the side lying position
What is "supine"
The bed should be flat
palm up
What is supination
The cane moves forward _____ inches on the outside of the ______ side
What is 6-8 inches on stronger side
For safety and to prevent falls when using a gait belt , the person should .......
What is " have feet flat on the floor and should be wearing non slip footwear"
You use this to transfer a person from the bed to a stretcher
What is a drawsheet
When moving a person in bed, how many PSW's are required?
What is 2
Bend arm so that same-side shoulder is touched
What is flexion
You can use this to help with ambulating the person with cane
What is a gait belt
How should the PSW brace the persons knees when using the gait belt?
What is " with your knees"
When transferring a person from the wheelchair using a gait belt, the person uses this as support
What are "wheelchair armrests"
The PSW grasps at( 1 hand on) the persons ________ and ______ when moving the person up in bed
What is "shoulders and hips"
Straighten fingers so fingers, hand and wrist are straight- straightening a body part
What is extension
Where does the PSW stand when assisting a person to ambulate using a cane?
What is " the persons weaker side"