Pearson Vue Skills-Assists To Ambulate Using Transfer Belt

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Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaning face-to-face contact whenever possible

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::CRITICAL:: Before assisting to stand, candidate ensures client is wearing shoes

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Before assisting to stand, bed is at safe level

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Before assisting to stand, checks and/or locks bed wheels

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Before assisting to stand, client is assisted to sitting position w/ feet flat on the floor

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Before assisting to stand, applies transfer belt securely over clothing/gown

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Before assisting to stand, provides instructions to enable client to assist in standing including prearranged signal to alert client to begin standing

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Stands facing client positioning self to ensure safety of candidate and client during transfer. Counts to three (or says other prearranged signal) to alert client to begin standing

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On signal, gradually assists client to stand by grasping transfer belt on both sides with an upward grasp (candidate's hands are in upward position), and maintaining stability of client's legs

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Walks slightly behind and to one side of client for a distance of ten feet, while holding onto the belt

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After ambulation, assists client to bed and remoes transfer belt

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Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position

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Washes hands