Which of the Following Statements Regarding Transfer of an Awake

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding transfer of an awake, mobile patient from stretcher to OR table is INCORRECT?

• A) Both table and stretcher must be locked to prevent movement during transfer.
• B) One staff member is positioned on table side to receive patient and one on stretcher side to stabilize.
• C) Instruct patient to keep the blanket on during transfer, preventing hypothermia and for privacy.
• D) The safety strap is secured tightly across patient's waist to prevent possible fall due to narrow OR table.

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