Assisting with ADLs and Mobility Flashcards
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Which position is recommended for a patient who is at risk for aspiration during meals?
Answer: High Fowler's position (60-90 degrees)
High Fowler's position uses gravity to help food travel to the stomach and reduces the risk of food or liquid entering the airway.
What should the PCT do first before performing any patient care activity?
Answer: Wash hands
Hand hygiene is always the first step before any patient interaction to prevent the transmission of microorganisms.
When helping a patient who has had a stroke ambulate, the PCT should stand on which side?
Answer: The affected (weak) side
Standing on the affected side allows the PCT to provide support where the patient is weakest and most likely to lose balance.
A patient asks to be raised to a higher position in bed. What is the safest technique?
Answer: Use a draw sheet with two staff members
A draw sheet distributes force evenly and reduces friction on the patient's skin, while two staff members share the workload safely.
What is the correct action when a patient begins to fall during ambulation?
Answer: Ease the patient gently to the floor while protecting their head
Easing the patient to the floor in a controlled manner prevents injury to both the patient and the caregiver.
Which assistive device provides the MOST stability for a patient learning to walk after surgery?
Answer: Standard walker
A standard walker provides a wide, stable base of support on all four legs, offering the most stability of these options for post-surgical patients.