A client who recently underwent bilateral below-the-knee amputations is preparing to move from the hospital bed to a wheelchair. The practical nurse is facilitating the procedure using a friction-reducing slide board. Which action demonstrates the appropriate implementation of equipment safety and ergonomics?
- Position the wheelchair at a 45-degree angle to the bed, engage the wheel locks, and remove the armrest on the transfer side.Cevap
- BDelegate the task of evaluating the client's core strength and sitting balance to the unlicensed assistive personnel.
- CSecure a physical vest restraint to the client prior to the movement to prevent them from leaning forward off the board.
- DContinue the sliding motion without pause if the client suddenly complains of severe, crushing chest pain.
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The correct action is to position the wheelchair at a 45-degree angle, engage the wheel locks, and remove the armrest on the side closest to the bed.
Safe slide board transfers require the wheelchair to be placed at an angle (typically 45 degrees) to minimize the open space the client must cross. Locking the brakes prevents the chair from sliding away, and removing the armrest provides a clear, unobstructed path for the board, reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injury.
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Slide board transfer safety and ergonomics require stabilizing the receiving equipment by locking brakes, minimizing the physical gap by using a 45-degree angle, and removing barriers like armrests to prevent musculoskeletal injury.