​Before Beginning Any Patient Transfer,observe Certain Precautions

question 51

Multiple Choice

​Before beginning any patient transfer,observe certain precautions.Which of the following is not an accurate description of necessary precautions?

• A) ​Have patients put their arms around your neck or your shoulders.
• B) ​Lock the brakes of a wheelchair and make sure the exam table or other surface will not move during the transfer.
• C) ​If the patient is stronger on one side,make sure that is the side on which the transfer will take place.
• D) ​Thoroughly explain to the patient what you intend to do and make sure the patient understands what to expect during the transfer.

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