1. The nurse and a new nurse are transferring a patient from bed to chair. Which of the following actions by the new nurse indicates the need for further education? Go to
Question 2
A. The nurse places a transfer belt on the patient prior to transfer.
B. The nurse places nonskid shoes on the patient prior to transfer.
C. The nurse holds the patient under the axilla for transfer.
D. The nurse uses her knees to support the patient’s weak leg.
2. When assisting a patient from bed to chair, the nurses should: Go to
Question 3
A. Move the patient quickly from the side of bed to the chair
B. Keep their knees locked, and bend from the waist
C. Stand with feet together to allow more room to maneuver
D. Place the chair at a 45-degree angle to the bed
3. A nurse has demonstrated to family members how to transfer their mother safely from bed to chair. The nurse knows that the family has been adequately prepared when they: Go to
Question 4
A. Tell the nurse the steps for transferring their mother safely from bed to chair
B. Write down the steps for transferring their mother safely from bed to chair in the order they should perform them
C. Watch a video demonstrating transfers
D. Perform the steps for transferring their mother safely from bed to chair
4. The nurse has evaluated a patient for transfer to a chair and recognizes that there are limited mobility, diminished weight bearing capacity, and normal upper-body strength. The nurse’s best next best course of action is to Go to
Question 5
A. Apply a transfer belt around the patient’s waist, and teach the patient the correct position for transfer.
B. Bring the bariatric transfer aid to the room along with assistance to move the patient.
C. Obtain three to four additional caregivers to assist with the transfer.
D. Transfer at this time is too difficult. Abort the transfer and instead allow the patient’s feet to dangle for 20 minutes.
5. The nurse is teaching the family to move the patient from bed to a wheelchair at home. The patient has normal weight-bearing capacity and normal upper-body strength. The most appropriate safety advice for the nurse to give the patient is: Back to Top
A. “Help your mother to the side of the bed, and let her sit for a moment and see if she has any dizziness or pain.”
B. “When your mother is sitting on the side of the bed, bring the wheelchair to a 45-degree angle, and move her into the chair.”
C. “A transfer belt isn’t needed for this since your mother had good strength and mobility.”
D. “When moving your mother, stay behind her at all times. You may need to hold her under her arms to ease her into the chair.