Environment Management
What should always be done to equipment before patient use to ensure safety?
What is inspect for wear and malfunction
What posture should be used when lifting a patient?
What is starting from a squatting position with feet apart?
When should supplies like linens and pillows be prepared?
What is before the patient arrives in the treatment area?
Why are verbal commands important during treatment?
What is they focus the patient’s attention on specific actions?
What should always be done before transferring a patient in a cart or wheelchair?
What is lock the brakes?
Who is primarily responsible for returning equipment to its proper storage?
Who is the person using the equipment?
Which muscles should be used for heavy work to reduce strain?
What are larger and stronger muscles?
Why should unnecessary equipment be moved away from the treatment area?
What is to avoid danger or obstruction for the patient or staff?
How should instructions be given to patients for clarity?
What is simple language they can understand, with specific commands?
How should a wheelchair be positioned when descending a curb backward?
What is patient facing away from the curb, lower rear wheels first?
Why should the floor remain uncluttered during treatment?
What is to prevent tripping by patients or staff?
Why should patients or objects be kept close to your midline when lifting?
What is to maintain the combined center of gravity within the base of support?
What is the first step before initiating any patient care, transfer, or treatment?
What is to ready the bed or gurney and surrounding areas?
What method ensures the patient understands your instructions?
What is having the patient repeat instructions in proper order?
What should be used to protect patient modesty during transfer or treatment?
What is draping with sheets, gowns, or towels?
How should electrical cords be handled to maintain equipment safety?
What is plug and unplug by holding the plug, not the cord?
How should feet be positioned when transferring a patient?
What is in a stride position, slightly apart, to increase the base of support?
How does preparing equipment in advance improve treatment?
What is it avoids leaving the patient unguarded and ensures treatment is uninterrupted?
How should tone of voice be varied during treatment?
What is using sharp commands for quick responses and soft commands for slower responses?
Why should carts and wheelchairs be moved slowly and steadily?
What is to avoid upsetting the patient or causing nausea?
Why is positioning large equipment like a diathermy machine important?
What is to allow easy accessibility and quick patient assistance?
At what angle should you stand when guarding a patient during gait training?
What is approximately 45 degrees, slightly to the side and rear of the patient?
What should be done to treatment areas for efficiency and safety after use?
What is to return equipment to proper storage and leave the area clean and ready?
When verbal communication is insufficient, what else can be used?
What are gestures and demonstrations?
How should a patient be positioned in a wheelchair for safe transport?
What is seated well back with feet on footrests and arms/legs inside the chair?