Mobility Assistance Flashcards
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Read the first 6 Mobility Assistance flashcards as text
What should be checked before a client uses a new wheelchair?
Answer: That brakes work, footrests are secure, and seat height is appropriate
Safety checks include working brakes, secure footrests, appropriate seat dimensions, proper tire inflation, and correct cushion.
What is the safest lifting method for heavy objects?
Answer: Squat using legs, keep back straight, hold object close
Squat with bent knees, straight back, and hold the object close. This uses strong leg muscles instead of the vulnerable back.
Where should the caregiver position themselves during ambulation?
Answer: Slightly behind and to the client's weaker side
Stand slightly behind and to the weak side to provide support if balance is lost.
What should you do if a client begins to fall during a transfer?
Answer: Guide them gently to the floor while protecting their head
If a fall cannot be prevented, guide the client gently to the floor while protecting their head.
How can a caregiver help prevent DVT in immobile clients?
Answer: Assist with leg exercises, repositioning, and ensure hydration
Prevention involves regular leg exercises, repositioning, hydration, and compression stockings as prescribed.
What surface is safest for fall prevention in a client's home?
Answer: Low-pile carpet or non-slip flooring with secured rugs
Low-pile carpet or non-slip flooring with secured area rugs provides the safest walking surface.