Table of Contents
- 1 When transferring residents who have a strong side and a weak side?
- 2 When transferring a resident who has one sided weakness which side moves first?
- 3 Where does the nursing assistant walk when ambulating a resident with a strong right side?
- 4 How should a Na transfer a resident who has a stronger side and a weaker side?
- 5 When a resident is lying on either side he is in the lateral position?
- 6 When transferring a heavy resident from the bed to a wheelchair for the first time?
- 7 When a resident can walk he or she is?
- 8 What does dangling mean CNA?
- 9 How tall do you have to be to transfer a patient?
- 10 How are two caregivers supposed to transfer a patient?
When transferring residents who have a strong side and a weak side?
Hartman’s NA Care LTC 3rd Ed. Chapter 1 – 11
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does NPO mean? | Nothing by mouth |
| When transferring residents w/strong and weak side, the NA should move the __________ side first: | The stronger side moves first |
| What is a quad cane? | A cane with four rubber-tipped feet |
When transferring a resident who has one sided weakness which side moves first?
If the person is weak on one side: • Transfer the person so the strong side moves first. The chair or wheelchair is positioned so the person’s strong side is near the bed.
What position do you place a resident when transferring the body?
Position where a resident is in a side-lying position. Lower arm in behind the back and upper knee is flexed and raised toward the chest, using a pillow as support. Should be pillow under the bottom foot of the straight leg so that the toes are not touching the bed. pillow may be under arm in front and head also.
Where does the nursing assistant walk when ambulating a resident with a strong right side?
Once you are certain the patient is steady, provide a cane or walker. The patient should hold a cane using their strong side. Assist the person to walk by standing slightly behind the patient on their weaker side and holding the transfer belt using an underhanded grip.
How should a Na transfer a resident who has a stronger side and a weaker side?
How should a NA transfer a resident who has a stronger side and a weaker side? Which of the following is a proper guideline for resident transfers? A) Whenever the NA can, she should manually lift the resident to move him from one place to another. Which of the following is true of transfer belts?
When a resident with a strong left leg is ambulating with a cane Where does the resident place their cane?
Cane position is forward and slightly to the side when ambulating. 6.
When a resident is lying on either side he is in the lateral position?
Lateral. This position involves the patient lying on either her right or left side. Right lateral means the patient’s right side is touching the bed, while left lateral means the patient’s left side is touching the bed. A pillow is often placed in between the legs for patient comfort.
When transferring a heavy resident from the bed to a wheelchair for the first time?
Stand as close as you can to the patient, reach around the chest, and lock your hands behind the patient or grab the gait belt. The following steps should be followed: Place the patient’s outside leg (the one farthest from the wheelchair) between your knees for support. Bend your knees and keep your back straight.
When transferring a client with left side weakness would you transfer the client on the right or left side?
The client’s feet should be flat on the floor approximately 12 inches apart. When transferring a client who has a weak side, position the chair on his strong side. For a client who is weak, you must have control of the shoulders and hips during a transfer. Never transfer a client by lifting him under the arms!
When a resident can walk he or she is?
Healthcare professionals may refer to a patient as ambulatory. This means the patient is able to walk around. After surgery or medical treatment, a patient may be unable to walk unassisted. Once the patient is able to do so, he is noted to be ambulatory.
What does dangling mean CNA?
dangling means. sitting up with legs over side of bed. when using a transfer belt the na should. place it over the residents clothing.
How to transfer a patient from a bed to a wheelchair?
Place the wheelchair next to the bed at a 45-degree angle and apply brakes. If a patient has weakness on one side, place the wheelchair on the strong side. Ensure brakes are applied on the wheelchair. 4. Sit patient on the side of the bed with his or her feet on the floor.
How tall do you have to be to transfer a patient?
Safe working height is at waist level for the shortest health care provider. The patient must be positioned correctly prior to the transfer to avoid straining and reaching. May need additional health care providers to move patient to the side of the bed.
How are two caregivers supposed to transfer a patient?
One of the two caregivers should be in line with the patient’s shoulders and the other should be at the hip area. On the count of three, with back straight and knees bent, the two caregivers use a front-to-back weight shift and slide the patient into the middle of the bed.
How to safely transfer a patient horizontally in a hospital?
1. Always predetermine the number of staff required to safely transfer a patient horizontally. Three to four health care providers are required for the transfer. 2. Explain what will happen and how the patient can help (tuck chin in, keep hands on chest). Collect supplies.