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TRANSFER SKILLS CH/
TRANSFER SKILLS CH/16
Question | Answer |
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Contraindication | situation in which something is not indicated, inappropriate, or potentially dangerous |
Full weight-bearing (FWB) | the ability to stand on both legs |
Gait belt | assistive/safety device used to assist patients with ambulation |
Manual patient handling | moving a patient by hand or bodily force, including pushing, pulling, carrying, holding, or supporting the patient or a body part |
Mechanical lift | used for moving heavy and dependent patients who have little/no ability to assist |
Nonweight-bearing (NWB) | unable to stand on one or both legs |
Paralysis | (inability to move) of any extremity |
Paresis | weakness of an extremity |
Partial weight-bearing (PWB) | unable to bear full weight on one or both legs |
Pivot | turn the entire body as one unit |
Sitting (lateral) transfer | patient sits throughout the transfer, such as when a sliding board is used |
Sliding board | plastic or wooden board about 2ft long that has a slippery surface |
Standing transfer | patient stands during the transfer with the help of one or two nursing assistants |
Weight-bearing (WB) | ability to stand on one or both legs |