Mobilization and Safe Transfer Techniques
Mobilization and Safe Transfer Techniques ( 5 Questions)
What is the primary purpose of using a drawsheet during patient repositioning?
While using a drawsheet can contribute to pressure ulcer prevention by minimizing shear and friction, it is not the primary purpose.
The primary purpose of using a drawsheet during patient repositioning is to facilitate the use of mechanical lifts. A drawsheet helps in sliding and transferring the patient using mechanical lift devices, ensuring both patient and healthcare provider safety during transfers.
Patient comfort is important but not the primary purpose of using a drawsheet during repositioning.
Protecting the healthcare provider from injury is not the primary purpose of using a drawsheet during repositioning, although it may provide some assistance in reducing the risk of injury.
The primary purpose of using a drawsheet during patient repositioning is to facilitate the use of mechanical lifts. A drawsheet helps in sliding and transferring the patient using mechanical lift devices, ensuring both patient and healthcare provider safety during transfers.
Incorrect choices:
a. While using a drawsheet can contribute to pressure ulcer prevention by minimizing shear and friction, it is not the primary purpose.
c. Patient comfort is important but not the primary purpose of using a drawsheet during repositioning.
d. Protecting the healthcare provider from injury is not the primary purpose of using a drawsheet during repositioning, although it may provide some assistance in reducing the risk of injury.