Question

15. A nurse is preparing to move a patient to a wheelchair from the bed. Which action indicated the nurse is following recommendations for safe patient handling?

A. The nurse should apply the transfer belt to her waist

B. The nurse uses his strength to transfer the patient

C. Review the transfer technique to ensure both the patient and you remain safe.

D. Ask the patient to hold on to the siderail for support.

Answer 1

C. Is the correct answer

Safe patient handling includes mental reveiewing the transfer step before beginning the procedure to ensure both the patient's and your safety. Use the patient strength when lifting, transferring, it moving when possible. Body mechanics alone do not protect the nurse from injury to musculoskeletal system when moving, lifting or transferring patients. After completing the assessment, nurses uses algorithm to guide decisions about safe patient handling.