intro final: ch. 13

Which of the following cart transfers has the greatest potential for back strain in the radiographer?

drawsheet

All of the following statements apply to an assisted standing pivot wheelchair transfer except:

-The patient pivots toward the taqble until he or she feels the table on the back of the thighs ANSWER: The person doing the transfer stands behind the patient -The patient pushes down on the arms of the chair to assist in rising -As the patient rises, the person doing the transfer also rises and straightens the knees

How many people are usually needed for a cart-to-table transfer?

3

With Wheelchair transfers, you should position the wheelchair at ___to the table.

45 degrees

Why does orthostatic hypotension occur in patients who have been in bed for long periods?

A decrease in vasomotor tone in blood vessels results in a decrease in oxygen to the brain

Which of the following statements represents proper protocol for transferring a patient from a wheelchair to a table (the patient is able to stand but cannot walk)?

The radiographer positions the wheelchair at a 45-degree angle so that the patient's stronger side is closer to the table

The ideal way to perform a transfer is to:

allow the patient to do as much work as possible

The center of gravity for a standing patient is:

at approximately the second sacral segment

Which type of injury is the leading cause for disability is the US?

back problems

The foundation on which a body rests is termed?

base of support

When assessing the wheelchair patient for transfer, it is important to:

determine the patient's abilities by talking to the person

Stability muscles are found in the extremities

false

Transfers should be arranged so that which side of the patient is next to the table?

stronger side

When lifting a patient, why would you stand with your feet apart?

to increase the base of support

Which of the following statements applies to all types of wheelchair transfers?

transfer toward the strong side

A transfer belt can be used for the safe and effective transfer of a patient

true

Bio-mechanics is the branch of science that applies the laws of physics to living creatures

true

If a moving device is not readily available, the patient can be transferred to a table by using a drawsheet

true

Wheelchairs and carts should be locked for all wheelchair transfers

true

When a patient requires the use of a hydraulic lift, they should arrive in the department with the proper equipment ?

true