A client with complete paraplegia needs to be transferred from the hospital bed to a bedside chair. The practical nurse and an assistive personnel (AP) are using a mechanical full-body sling lift for the procedure. Arrange the following steps in the correct chronological order to ensure a safe transfer.
- 1Roll the client to one side and position the folded sling along their back.
- 2Center the mechanical lift over the bed and spread its base legs to the widest position.
- 3Attach the loops of the sling securely to the hooks on the lift's hanger bar.
- 4Raise the mechanical lift until the client is suspended just clear of the mattress.
- 5Steer the lift to position the client above the chair and slowly lower them into the seat.
Cevap
The correct sequence is to first position the sling under the client, move the lift into position and widen its base, attach the sling to the hanger bar, raise the client clear of the bed, and finally steer the lift to lower the client into the chair.
The correct sequence follows the standard principles of ergonomics and equipment safety: prepare the client, prepare and stabilize the equipment, secure the connection, perform the lift safely, and complete the transfer. Widening the base of the lift before attaching the client is critical for preventing falls and maintaining a low center of gravity.
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Mechanical Lift Safety and Ergonomics