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on Oct 24, 2024
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An appropriate technique for the nurse to implement when moving a patient out of bed to a chair with a mechanical lift is to:
A) lower the height of the bed.
B) lower the head of the bed.
C) place the sling from shoulders to knees.
D) keep the check valve open when the patient is seated in the chair.
Mechanical Lift
A device designed to assist in the lifting and transferring of patients from one place to another, enhancing care provider safety and patient comfort.
Check Valve
A mechanical device that allows fluid (liquid or gas) to flow through it in only one direction, preventing backflow.
- Understand and apply appropriate techniques for moving and lifting patients to prevent complications and ensure patient safety.
- Utilize appropriate equipment and aids (such as mechanical lifts, slide boards, trochanter rolls) to safely move or reposition patients.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand and apply appropriate techniques for moving and lifting patients to prevent complications and ensure patient safety.
- Utilize appropriate equipment and aids (such as mechanical lifts, slide boards, trochanter rolls) to safely move or reposition patients.
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