Basic Patient Care Techniques Flashcards
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When transferring a patient from bed to wheelchair, where should the wheelchair be placed?
Answer: On the patient's stronger side at a 45-degree angle to the bed
Placing the wheelchair on the patient's stronger side at a 45-degree angle allows them to pivot using their stronger limbs, improving safety and reducing fall risk.
A patient begins to fall while ambulating in the hallway. The nursing assistant should:
Answer: Lower the patient gently to the floor while protecting their head
The safest response is to guide the patient to the floor in a controlled manner, protecting their head, rather than trying to prevent the fall which could injure both patient and aide.
A gait belt should be placed:
Answer: Around the patient's waist over their clothing
A gait belt is placed snugly around the patient's waist over clothing, allowing the nursing assistant to maintain a firm grip during transfers and ambulation.
How many fingers should be able to slide under a properly applied gait belt?
Answer: Two fingers
A correctly applied gait belt allows two fingers to slide underneath, confirming it is snug enough to be functional but not so tight as to restrict breathing.
When assisting a patient with a cane, the nursing assistant should walk:
Answer: On the patient's weaker side
The nursing assistant stands on the patient's weaker side to provide support where the patient is most vulnerable to losing balance.
Before ambulating a patient for the first time after a period of bed rest, the nursing assistant should:
Answer: Dangle the patient at the edge of the bed first and assess for dizziness
Dangling allows the patient's blood pressure to adjust gradually to the upright position, reducing the risk of orthostatic hypotension and falls.
When using a mechanical lift to transfer a patient, how many staff members are required?
Answer: At least two nursing assistants
At least two staff members are required when using a mechanical lift — one to operate the lift and one to guide and stabilize the patient.
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