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

Answer

A wide base of support with feet shoulder-width apart and one foot forward provides stability and balance, reducing the caregiver's risk of injury during transfers.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Standard walker (pick-up or wheeled)

Answer

A standard walker provides the most stability because it supports weight on both sides simultaneously, creating a large, stable base of support.

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

Answer

Placing a pillow between the knees in the lateral position prevents pressure on bony prominences, maintains spinal alignment, and reduces discomfort.

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

Answer

In passive ROM exercises, the caregiver moves the client's joints through their range of motion because the client cannot do so independently, maintaining joint flexibility and preventing contractures.

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

Answer

Having the client dangle at the edge of the bed allows blood pressure to adjust gradually, preventing orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, and fainting.

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DCW Physical Mobility and Transfer Assistance 3