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Wheelchair Placement for a Safe Transfer
Safety & Infection Control · Question from the ATI PN Fundamentals 2023 Proctored Exam study set
Correct answer: Positions the wheelchair parallel to the client's bed
Why this is the answer
Placing the wheelchair parallel (or at a slight angle) to the bed shortens the transfer distance and pivot needed, reducing fall risk for the client.
The bigger concept
When observing APs, the nurse is checking the safety steps of a bed-to-chair transfer: wheelchair parallel or at a 45° angle on the client's stronger side, brakes locked, footrests up, bed at chair height, gait belt on, and the client's feet flat on the floor before standing. Wrong-technique distractors include leaving brakes unlocked, standing the client without a pause, and lifting under the axillae.
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