Author Question: A transfer belt is not needed to transfer a resident from the bed to a chair. For the transfer, how ... (Read 105 times)

mikaylakyoung

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A transfer belt is not needed to transfer a resident from the bed to a chair. For the transfer, how should you hold on to the person?
 
  a. Have the person put her arms around your waist.
  b. Have the person put her arms around your neck.
  c. Place your hands under the person's arms and around her shoulder blades.
  d. Hold the person's weak arm while she supports herself with her strong arm.

Question 2

When transferring persons, you should use good body mechanics. This includes which of the following?
 
  a. Stand with a narrow posture.
  b. Face the person.
  c. Bend your back, not your legs.
  d. Use your arms to do the work.



briezy

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



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