You Are Going to Transfer a Resident from the Wheelchair

question 29

Multiple Choice

You are going to transfer a resident from the wheelchair back to bed.Where should you position the wheelchair?

• A) On the person's strong side
• B) On the person's weak side
• C) Where it was when the person was transferred from the bed to the wheelchair
• D) Wherever the person prefers

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Definitions:

Parens Patriae

A legal doctrine that allows the state to act as a guardian for those unable to care for themselves, such as minors or the mentally ill.

Police Power

The ability of a state to control behavior and ensure lawfulness within its territory to improve the health, safety, ethics, and overall well-being of its citizens.

Habeas Corpus

A legal principle that protects an individual from being unlawfully detained, allowing them to seek a judicial hearing to challenge the legality of their detention or imprisonment.

Dangerous

Characteristic of something that poses a risk or threat to safety, health, or well-being.