Nurse Aide NNAAP Exam Prep

Category - Physical Care

What device should you always use when transferring patients to or from a wheelchair?
  1. Gait belt
  2. Hoyer lift
  3. Pivot disk
  4. Walker
Explanation

Answer: A. You should always use a gait belt when transferring patients to or from wheelchairs. The belt gives you a place to put your hands when lifting or steadying the patient.

A gait belt is an assistive device that can be used to help safely transfer a person from a bed to a wheelchair, assist with sitting and standing and help with walking around. A gait belt can be secured around the waist to allow a caregiver to grasp the belt to assist in lifting or moving a person. When used properly, the belt protects the care recipient from falling and also protects the caregiver from injuring his or her back as they lift or move the care recipient.

 

 

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