DCW Physical Mobility and Transfer Assistance 3

Question 1

What is the proper foot position for a caregiver when preparing to perform a lift or transfer?

Accepted Answer

Feet shoulder-width apart with one foot slightly forward to create a wide base of support

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Feet together in a narrow stance for better maneuverability

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Standing on tiptoes to increase reach during the lift

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Feet crossed to allow easier pivoting during the transfer

Question 2

Which mobility aid provides the most stability for a client with significant balance problems?

Accepted Answer

Standard walker (pick-up or wheeled)

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Single-point straight cane

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Quad cane (four-point cane)

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Forearm (Lofstrand) crutches

Question 3

When positioning a client on their side (lateral position), what should be placed between their knees?

Accepted Answer

A pillow or foam wedge

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A tightly rolled towel for compression

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Nothing — the knees should remain in contact

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A blood pressure cuff to monitor circulation

Question 4

A client's care plan includes 'passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises.' What does this require of the caregiver?

Accepted Answer

The caregiver moves the client's limbs through their full range of motion without the client's active effort

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The client performs exercises independently while the caregiver observes for safety

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The client performs all movements while the caregiver provides only verbal instructions

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ROM exercises are optional and performed only when the caregiver has extra time

Question 5

What should a caregiver do before ambulating a client for the first time after a prolonged period of bed rest?

Accepted Answer

Have the client sit at the edge of the bed for a few minutes ('dangle') to allow blood pressure to adjust

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Immediately assist the client to walk the full length of the hallway to rebuild endurance

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Give the client a large meal for energy before walking

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Administer medication to improve balance before ambulation begins

Question 6

Which of the following best describes a 'pivot transfer'?

Accepted Answer

The client stands, pivots on their stronger leg, and sits onto the target surface with caregiver support

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Moving a client horizontally from a bed to a stretcher using a slide sheet

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Using a mechanical lift to move a client from a wheelchair to a bathing chair

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The caregiver physically carries the client from one location to another

Question 7

When applying a gait belt to a client, where should the belt be correctly positioned?

Accepted Answer

Around the client's waist over their clothing, snug but with two fingers of space

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Across the client's chest and under the arms for upper-body control

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Around the client's hips below the waist for lower-body support

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Around the client's thighs to assist with leg movement