Asked by Tiffany Wisham on Jul 22, 2024
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Mr.Rourke's activity is limited to a wheelchair until he is taught how to use crutches.Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates wheelchair safety?
A) The chair is positioned ahead of her when going down a ramp.
B) Mr.Rourke is pushed face-forward ahead of the nurse into the elevator.
C) Mr.Rourke is positioned as far forward as possible on the wheelchair seat.
D) The footplates are raised before Mr.Rourke is transferred into the wheelchair.
Wheelchair Safety
Measures and practices designed to protect individuals using wheelchairs from accidents and injuries.
Footplates
Footplates are structural elements, often part of a device or machinery, designed to provide a stable base or support for the feet.
- Acknowledge the essentiality of conducting patient transfers with safety and applying assistive equipment correctly.
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Cassie McCartyJul 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Raising the footplates before transferring a patient into a wheelchair is a safety measure to prevent tripping or injury, ensuring a smooth transfer into the chair.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the essentiality of conducting patient transfers with safety and applying assistive equipment correctly.