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karateprodigy

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on: Jul 16, 2018
A totally dependent person can only be transferred using a mechanical lift. It is time to get the person up to go to the dining room. What safety checks will you perform to ensure that the lift is ready? How will you prepare the person?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

You are assisting a person with a transfer from the wheelchair to the bed. During the transfer, the person starts to fall. What equipment must be in place to ensure the person's safety? What should you do?
 
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spencer.martell

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The mechanical lift's battery strength should be sufficient to perform the lift. Use the proper size of sling. Place the sling straps securely into the sling hooks and equally on both sides. The proper number of people to operate the lift should be present. Two people may be required to position the person on the sling. Position the person comfortably into the sling and center. With the lift placed over the person, attach the sling to the sling hooks. Two people performing the transfer will ensure the safety of the person. One person directs the lift, and the other ensures that the person does not have problems while in the lift.

Answer to Question 2

Nonslip shoes, a gait belt or safety belt, and locks on the wheelchair are all important pieces of safety equipment. While holding on to the gait belt, gently lower the person to the floor if unable to balance the person and put him or her back into the wheelchair. If you lowered the person to the floor, turn on the call light to get assistance. You may need to use a mechanical lift to assist the person off the floor. If you placed the person back into the wheelchair, reassure him or her.


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