You Are Performing a Lateral Transfer of Your Patient from the Bed

question 19

Multiple Choice

You are performing a lateral transfer of your patient from the bed to a stretcher in the ICU. No one is available to assist you with the transfer, but you do have an air cushion transfer device. Where should you position yourself for the safest transfer once the device is in place?

• A) At the foot of the device so that you can have maximum control of it
• B) At the head of the device so you can protect the patient's head
• C) On the far side of the stretcher, positioned at the patient's trunk
• D) Beside the bed, positioned at the patient's trunk

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