Question

Proper body mechanics are used to decrease injuries to the residents and staff. When transferring a resident from the bed to the wheelchair the CNA will?

a. place the bed in the high position so the bed is at waist height of the CNA
b. place the bed in the low position so the resident's feet are flat on the floor
c. have the resident wrap her arms around the CNA's neck to be pulled up to a standing position
d. unlock the wheelchair brakes so the wheelchair can be moved once the resident is standing up

Answer 1

To decrease injuries during resident transfer, the bed should be placed in the low position so the resident's feet are flat on the floor.

Step-by-step explanation:

Proper body mechanics should be used when transferring a resident from the bed to the wheelchair to decrease injuries to both the resident and staff. The correct approach is to place the bed in the low position so that the resident's feet are flat on the floor.

This helps ensure stability and reduces the risk of falls.To decrease injuries during resident transfer, the bed should be placed in the low position so the resident's feet are flat on the floor.