DCW Physical Mobility and Transfer Assistance

Question 1

What is the most important principle of proper body mechanics when lifting a client?

Accepted Answer

Bend at the knees and keep your back straight

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Bend at the waist and keep legs straight

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Twist your torso to face the direction of the lift

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Use your arms as the primary source of lifting power

Question 2

When transferring a client from bed to wheelchair, on which side should the wheelchair be placed?

Accepted Answer

On the client's stronger side

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On the client's weaker side

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At the foot of the bed

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On either side — it does not matter

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a gait belt when assisting a client with ambulation?

Accepted Answer

To provide a secure handhold for the caregiver during transfers and walking

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To prevent the client from removing clothing during care

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To support the client's posture while sitting in a chair

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To measure the client's waist for proper clothing fitting

Question 4

When assisting a client with hemiplegia (one-sided weakness) to walk, where should the caregiver position themselves?

Accepted Answer

On the client's weaker/affected side

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Directly in front of the client

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On the client's stronger side

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Directly behind the client

Question 5

Which of the following is a common environmental risk factor for falls in clients receiving direct care?

Accepted Answer

Wet or slippery floor surfaces

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Regular physical therapy sessions

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Use of a gait belt during ambulation

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Wearing non-slip footwear

Question 6

What does a 'lateral transfer' involve?

Accepted Answer

Moving a client from one flat surface to another at the same height, such as from a bed to a stretcher

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Moving a client from a sitting to a standing position

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Transferring a client up or down a staircase with a gait belt

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Moving a client from a wheelchair to a toilet seat

Question 7

Before performing any transfer with a client, what should the caregiver always do first?

Accepted Answer

Explain the procedure to the client and obtain their cooperation

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Call the client's family to inform them of the transfer

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Remove the client's clothing for easier movement

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Complete the transfer as quickly as possible without speaking