PCM Exam 2 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - safe movement of a person from one surface, location
or position to anther
transfer activities - CORRECT ANSWER - - wheelchair to bed
- bed to bedside chair
- chair to floor
- floor to stand
- bed to stretcher
- chair to specialty equipment
- toilet transfer
- car transfer
- tub transfer
reasons for transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - prevents skin problems, weakness and
contractures
- acts as a stepping stone to independent movement
- promotes function
independent transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - patient will be able to complete transfer
on their own without anyone or assistive device
modified independent transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - patient needs assistive device
- or extended amount of time to complete transfer
assisted transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - client will need hands on assistance
,standby transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - patient will need someone supervising their
movements
- w/o touching them
contact guard - CORRECT ANSWER - - light touch for steadying by therapist
minimal assist transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - patient completes 75-99% of task
moderate assist transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - patient completes 50-74% of task
maximal assist transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - patient completes 25-49% of task
dependent (total) assist transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - patient completes less than
25% of task
transfer equipment and devices - CORRECT ANSWER - - bedrails
- gait belt
- sling
- over the bed or trapeze bar
- transfer board
- manual/electrical lift
parameters for determining transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - your evaluation, including
patient experience and physical ability
- goals of treatment
- information from the patient and family
- medical record info available
, required documentation items - CORRECT ANSWER - - type of transfer
- surfaces transferred to and from
- amount of time to complete transfer
- level of safety demonstrated
- level of consistency of performance
- equipment or devices used
before the transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - analyze transfer into component parts
- prepare the patient
- prepare the environment
- prepare yourself and other persons involved
analyzing component parts of a transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - position of equipment
- operator of the equipment
- position of patient's body
- movements required
general transfer principles - CORRECT ANSWER - - predetermine patient's
mental/physical health
- ensure suitable clothing and shoes
- mentally prepare sequence of activities
- apply safety belt or transfer sling
- teach components of transfer
- instruct slowly and concisely
- be alert for unusual events
- transfer toward strong side
preparing for transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - hand sanitize
Questions and CORRECT Answers
transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - safe movement of a person from one surface, location
or position to anther
transfer activities - CORRECT ANSWER - - wheelchair to bed
- bed to bedside chair
- chair to floor
- floor to stand
- bed to stretcher
- chair to specialty equipment
- toilet transfer
- car transfer
- tub transfer
reasons for transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - prevents skin problems, weakness and
contractures
- acts as a stepping stone to independent movement
- promotes function
independent transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - patient will be able to complete transfer
on their own without anyone or assistive device
modified independent transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - patient needs assistive device
- or extended amount of time to complete transfer
assisted transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - client will need hands on assistance
,standby transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - patient will need someone supervising their
movements
- w/o touching them
contact guard - CORRECT ANSWER - - light touch for steadying by therapist
minimal assist transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - patient completes 75-99% of task
moderate assist transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - patient completes 50-74% of task
maximal assist transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - patient completes 25-49% of task
dependent (total) assist transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - patient completes less than
25% of task
transfer equipment and devices - CORRECT ANSWER - - bedrails
- gait belt
- sling
- over the bed or trapeze bar
- transfer board
- manual/electrical lift
parameters for determining transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - your evaluation, including
patient experience and physical ability
- goals of treatment
- information from the patient and family
- medical record info available
, required documentation items - CORRECT ANSWER - - type of transfer
- surfaces transferred to and from
- amount of time to complete transfer
- level of safety demonstrated
- level of consistency of performance
- equipment or devices used
before the transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - analyze transfer into component parts
- prepare the patient
- prepare the environment
- prepare yourself and other persons involved
analyzing component parts of a transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - position of equipment
- operator of the equipment
- position of patient's body
- movements required
general transfer principles - CORRECT ANSWER - - predetermine patient's
mental/physical health
- ensure suitable clothing and shoes
- mentally prepare sequence of activities
- apply safety belt or transfer sling
- teach components of transfer
- instruct slowly and concisely
- be alert for unusual events
- transfer toward strong side
preparing for transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - - hand sanitize
