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A resident is 80 years old. He weighs 195 pounds and is weak. How many workers are needed to move him up in bed?
 
  a. Just 1
  b. At least 2 and a friction-reducing device
  c. At least 3 and a friction-reducing device
  d. At least 4

Question 2

You can reduce friction and shearing by:
 
  a. Rolling the person
  b. Using a transfer belt
  c. Positioning the person in Fowler's position
  d. Sliding the person


Kingjoffery

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

B

Answer to Question 2

A


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