Oxygen
When should you wear your oxygen?
All the time
What hazards should you be scanning for in your room?
Objects on floor, tubes/wires, furniture, wet floor
Should you get out of bed by yourself?
Your therapist does not want you to transfer yourself independently.
What should you do FIRST before transferring out of your chair?
Lock your wheelchair brakes
How might you feel if your oxygen levels are low?
Short of breath, chest pain, dizziness, lightheadedness
What should you have on your feet before transferring or standing?
Shoes or non-slip socks
How should you move throughout the room?
Use your wheelchair
Where should your hands be when standing up?
On your arm rests/on the bed where you are standing up from
How many liters of oxygen are you receiving?
2 Liters
What should you do as soon as you feel the urge to use the bathroom.
Ring your call bell to alert staff.
What should you do if you're tired and want to get into bed?
Ring your call bell, wait for help
Where should your hands be when sitting down?
On your arm rests/on the bed where you are sitting
What is a normal range of oxygen?
90-99%
Make sure you turn this on before going into the bathroom.
The bathroom light
Should you go to the bathroom by yourself?
You should have someone with you
Is it ever okay to "pull up" from your walker?
No- your walker is not steady and this is unsafe
What should you do with oxygen when moving throughout room?
Leave the oxygen on. If you are connected to the room oxygen, press your call bell to get help moving it to a portable tank.
What should you do if you feel lightheaded or dizzy?
Let your therapist or nurse know ASAP. Do not try to transfer yourself.
What skills are you working on with rehab?
Strength, balance, endurance
Is it recommended to transfer yourself if there is nobody around?
No- you should wait for help