An OTA Is Working with a Client Who Has Recently

question 7

Multiple Choice

An OTA is working with a client who has recently had a CVA. The client weighs 100 pounds and does not have good sitting balance at the edge of the bed. What transfer method would the OTA select to best meet the client's needs as in transferring from bed to wheelchair?

• A) V-method
• B) Squat-pivot transfer
• C) Stand-pivot transfer
• D) Safe patient-handling equipment

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Definitions:

Vision

The ability to perceive and interpret the surrounding environment using light that enters the eyes.

Unsteadiness

The quality or condition of being unstable or lacking balance.

Vestibular Input

Sensory information from the inner ear that helps maintain balance and spatial orientation.

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays a significant role in motor control, and it may also be involved in some cognitive functions.