When Transferring a Patient from a Wheelchair to a Radiographic

question 4

Multiple Choice

When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to a radiographic table,

• A) position the wheelchair at a 90-degree angle to the table.
• B) allow the patient to help with the transfer if it is safe based upon their capabilities.
• C) do not let the patient do any weight-bearing movements.
• D) break the transfer into a series of simultaneous movements and commands.

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Definitions:

Fracture

A break or crack in a bone often caused by trauma, overuse, or disease.

Greenstick Fracture

A type of bone fracture typically seen in children, where the bone bends and partially breaks rather than completely separating.

Closed Fracture

A type of bone fracture where the skin over the broken bone remains intact.

Comminuted Fracture

A type of bone break where the bone is shattered into several small fragments.