Free HHA Mobility and Transfer Techniques Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

After a patient has fallen on the floor and is conscious, the aide's first action is:

Accepted Answer

Stay calm, call for help, ask the patient about pain, observe for injury, and do not move the patient until assessed

Answer

Moving a patient after a fall without assessment risks worsening spinal, hip, or limb injuries. The aide assesses for injury, keeps the patient calm, and calls for the appropriate level of help before moving the patient.

Question 2

When applying a gait belt, it should be:

Accepted Answer

Placed over clothing at the waist, snug enough to insert flat fingers but not too tight, with the buckle at the front

Answer

The gait belt is worn over clothing at the waist level. It should be snug (flat fingers slide in) to prevent slipping without restricting breathing. Buckle at the front keeps it accessible.

Question 3

A two-person transfer is indicated when:

Accepted Answer

The patient is heavy, combative, or has limited weight-bearing capacity that exceeds one aide's safe handling ability

Answer

Two-person transfers are required when the patient's size, weight, or condition makes a one-person transfer unsafe, reducing injury risk for both patient and staff.

Question 4

When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to a toilet, the aide should first:

Accepted Answer

Lock the wheelchair brakes and swing away the footrests before beginning the transfer

Answer

Locked brakes prevent the wheelchair from rolling during the transfer. Footrests must be swung away or removed so the patient's feet can be placed flat on the floor for standing.

Question 5

Range-of-motion exercises should be performed:

Accepted Answer

Slowly and smoothly through each joint's available range, stopping if the patient reports pain

Answer

Smooth, slow ROM prevents injury. Pain during exercise signals the aide to stop and report — forcing a joint through pain can cause muscle or joint damage.

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Free HHA Mobility and Transfer Techniques Questions and Answers 3