not too far back right back in the chair moved to one side 8. Which of the following (choose two) may cause dangerous pressure for a client in a wheelchair? If the client slips forward in the chair If a client to one side of the chair If a client moves a lot in the chair 9. Observe a client in a wheelchair from the front AND from the side to be sure they are in the best position. True False (No. You must check the client’s position in a wheelchair from both the front and the side) 10. When you place an air-filled cushion in a chair, you must place the valve at the back. True (No) False (Yes, because the valve must be at the front to allow for easy adjustment while the client is sitting on the cushion.) 11. A sheepskin or blue sheet must be placed on an air-filled cushion. True (No) False (Yes, because relief of pressure would not be as good with a towel, sheepskin or blue sheet on the cushion) 12. If the client’s leg is resting on the wheelchair frame, what is the first thing you should do? move the client’s leg to the correct position b) explain to client why the leg position is not good and tell them what you are about to do c) remove the cushion 13. The support worker’s role and responsibilities in pressure area management include: reporting changes educating clients to check their own skin observation of the client’s skin daily all of the above 14. You must always check how your client feels before they leave your care. How can you do this if a client has limited communication skills? Ask the client if they are comfortable and hope that they can read your lips Watch to see if they look comfortable
not too far back right back in the chair moved to one side 8. Which of the following (choose two) may cause dangerous pressure for a client in a wheelchair? If the client slips forward in the chair If a client to one side of the chair If a client moves a lot in the chair 9. Observe a client in a wheelchair from the front AND from the side to be sure they are in the best position. True False (No. You must check the client’s position in a wheelchair from both the front and the side) 10. When you place an air-filled cushion in a chair, you must place the valve at the back. True (No) False (Yes, because the valve must be at the front to allow for easy adjustment while the client is sitting on the cushion.) 11. A sheepskin or blue sheet must be placed on an air-filled cushion. True (No) False (Yes, because relief of pressure would not be as good with a towel, sheepskin or blue sheet on the cushion) 12. If the client’s leg is resting on the wheelchair frame, what is the first thing you should do? move the client’s leg to the correct position b) explain to client why the leg position is not good and tell them what you are about to do c) remove the cushion 13. The support worker’s role and responsibilities in pressure area management include: reporting changes educating clients to check their own skin observation of the client’s skin daily all of the above 14. You must always check how your client feels before they leave your care. How can you do this if a client has limited communication skills? Ask the client if they are comfortable and hope that they can read your lips Watch to see if they look comfortable
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