Quiz: Transferring a Patient From the Bed to a Chair

When assisting a client from the bed into a wheelchair, the nurse assesses the client for signs of dizziness upon standing. For what adverse condition is the nurse assessing the client?

Orthostatic hypotension.

The nurse is transferring a client from the bed into a wheelchair. Where would the nurse be positioned when assisting the client to stand?

As close to client as possible, with a foot positioned on the outside of the client's foot.

The nurse is helping a client with a weak left leg to a standing position for an assist into a wheelchair. What action would the nurse take to accommodate this weak extremity?

Brace the front knee against the client's left leg.

The nurse is transferring the client from the bed to a wheelchair when the client reports dizziness. What is the next step for the nurse?

Firmly grasp the gait belt and gently lower the client into bed.

When assisting a client into a wheelchair, what action would the nurse take to ensure the client is properly positioned before sitting down in the wheelchair?

Pivot on the back foot and assist the client to turn until the client feels the wheelchair against the legs.

The nurse is assisting a client from the bed into a wheelchair. Which is a recommended guideline for this procedure?

Raise the head of the bed to a sitting position.

The nurse is assisting a client from bed into a wheelchair. Before asking the client to swing his or her legs over the side of the bed, what position would the nurse ask the client to assume?

Side-lying.

Assisting the client out of bed, the nurse is helping to lower a client into a wheelchair. What would the nurse ask the client to do at this point?

Use an arm to steady self on one chair arm while lowering to a sitting position.

The nurse is assisting a client from the bed into a wheelchair. After helping the client to a sitting position, what would be the nurse's next action?

Wrap the gait belt around the client's waist.

The nurse is caring for a client who has been on bed rest. The primary care provider has just written a new prescription for the client to sit in the chair three times a day. Which action will be most effective to transfer the client safely into the chair?

Have the client sit on the side of the bed for several minutes before moving to the chair.

When assisting a client from bed to a chair, the nurse counts to three prior to assisting the client to a standing position. What muscle group would the nurse use to assist?

Leg

After positioning a client to move from the bed into a wheelchair, how would the nurse stand when helping the client to sit up on the side of the bed?

Near the client's hip, with legs shoulder-width apart and one foot near the head of the bed.

The nurse is preparing a client to move from the bed into a wheelchair. What motion would the nurse use when assisting the client to sit up on the side of the bed?

Pivot on the back leg to lift the client's trunk and shoulders.

When assisting a client from the bed into a wheelchair, the nurse assesses the client when standing up and notices that the client is weak and unsteady. What would be the recommended nursing intervention in this situation?

Return the client to the bed.