FREE HHA Mobility and Transfer Techniques Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Before assisting a patient to stand from a chair, the aide should:

Accepted Answer

Ask the patient to scoot to the edge of the seat, place feet flat on the floor, and lean forward before standing

Answer

Positioning the patient at the seat edge with feet flat and weight shifted forward leverages the patient's center of gravity and uses their leg muscles, making the stand safer and reducing aide injury risk.

Question 2

The term "gait belt" refers to:

Accepted Answer

A sturdy belt placed around the patient's waist to give the aide a secure grip during ambulation or transfers

Answer

A gait belt (transfer belt) provides a safe, secure handhold during ambulation and transfers, reducing the risk of falls and protecting both patient and aide from injury.

Question 3

When helping a patient walk with a cane, the aide should position themselves:

Accepted Answer

On the patient's weaker side

Answer

Standing on the weaker side allows the aide to provide support where the patient needs it most. The cane is held on the stronger side to complement this support pattern.

Question 4

A mechanical (Hoyer) lift should be used when:

Accepted Answer

The patient cannot bear weight or the aide cannot safely transfer the patient using manual techniques

Answer

Mechanical lifts are required for non-weight-bearing patients or when manual transfer poses injury risk to the patient or aide. The care plan will specify when a lift is required.

Question 5

Proper body mechanics for the aide during a transfer include:

Accepted Answer

Keeping the back straight, bending at the knees and hips, holding the load close to the body

Answer

Correct body mechanics — neutral spine, knee/hip flexion, load close to the body, wide base of support — protect the aide from musculoskeletal injuries during patient handling.

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FREE HHA Mobility and Transfer Techniques Questions and Answers 2