Before starting a patient transfer, the technologist should: keep in mind that patients may be unsure whether or not they need assistance  check the patient’s chart to verify whether or not the patient has a restricted-weight bearing status always inform the patient of what you are going to do and how you intend to proceed  try to establish rapport and mutual respect with the patient

A sudden drop in a patient’s blood pressure caused by going quickly from lying down position to standing or sitting upright is called:

Whichever method you are using to transfer a patient, it is good practice to place the patient’s weaker side towards the side that you are transferring to.  In this manner, the patient may use his stronger side to use the technologist as support.

When lifting a patient, the patient’s center of gravity should be held close to the transferer’s center of gravity.

 In regards to patient transfer, which of the following statements is/are true? All patient transfers will be performed in the same manner from one patient to another When transferring a patient, you want to use a narrow base of support Technologists should use white mobility muscles for lifting and red postural muscles for support When performing a transfer, let the patient do as much of the work as is possible for them

All of the following are considerations are to be kept in mind when performing a cart transfer, EXCEPT:

A patient comes down to the radiology department for an examination.  The patient is transferred to the radiographic table, the examination is performed, and then transferred back into the wheelchair.  The patient then reports that he does not feel well, that he is dizzy and having heart palpitations.  In this scenario, the next best option is to return the patient back to his room immediately, and report to his nurse that he is not feeling well.

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