Author Question: The nurse is transporting the client in a wheelchair, and comes to a downward incline. Which action ... (Read 78 times)

ap345 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is transporting the client in a wheelchair, and comes to a downward incline. Which action by the nurse will allow for safely transporting the client down the incline?

1. Applying the brakes on one of the chair's wheels
2. Pushing the wheelchair forward while pulling back on the handles
3. Positioning the nurse's body between the wheelchair and the bottom of the incline and walking backwards down the slope
4. Zigzagging sideways down the incline so the wheelchair is always pointing at a 45 angle to the slope

Question 2

The nurse is assisting the client into a wheelchair. When seating the client in the chair, which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

1. Unlocking the wheels
2. Positioning the calf supports and lowering the footplate
3. Applying the seat belt
4. Asking the client to sit far back in the chair

Kdiggy · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

In order to safely move the client down the incline, the nurse's body is positioned between the client and the incline and the nurse backs the client down the slope. Locking the brakes on one wheel would prevent the chair from moving. Pushing the chair forward would risk losing control of the chair, resulting in injury to the client. Zigzagging would be difficult to control, and still risks losing control of the chair.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

The client should be seated far back in the chair to avoid injury. Until the client is seated, the nurse would not unlock the wheels, apply the seat belt, or position the supports.