PTI Exam 3 Questions With Correct
Marking Scheme
/. three basic types of transfers - Answer-✅independent
assisted
dependent
/.GG 01 transfer - Answer-✅dependent: pt contributes none of the effort to complete the
transfer (ex/ Hoyer lift)
/.GG 02 transfer - Answer-✅max (substantial): pt contributes <50% of effort required for
safe transfer
/.GG 03 transfer - Answer-✅mod (partial): pt contributes >50% of effort required for safe
transfer
/.GG 04 transfer - Answer-✅supervision or touching assistance: pt requires vc, tc, or
CG to complete transfer
/.GG 05 transfer - Answer-✅pt requires assistance immediately prior to or following
transfer, but completes actual transfer without need for assistance
/.GG 06 transfer - Answer-✅independent (I): pt completes all aspects of a safe transfer
with or without an AD but WITHOUT any form of assistance
/.6 aspects of patient assistance/guarding - Answer-✅base of support
center of gravity
lift with legs
maintain rigid/taught pelvis/midsection
avoid crossing LE
gait belt
/.bed to cart sliding transfer (dependent): 2 ways to do it, ppl required - Answer-✅draw
sheet
transfer board
, requires MINIMUM of two persons
/.what is a three-person carry (dependent)? when is it used? - Answer-✅persons
positioned on same side of patient & patient is cradled
usually only used in emergencies
/.considerations during mechanical lifts (dependent) - Answer-✅patient supported by
sling apparatus with seams outward; shorter upper length & longer lower length to put
patient in seated position
/.how many persons necessary to perform mechanical lift? - Answer-✅can be
performed safely by one person if/when appropriate
/.roles in a two-person lift (dependent) - Answer-✅person 1: positioned behind w/c at
head of patient. grasps pt's contralateral wrists by reaching under pt's axilla. staggered
stance in direction of transfer
person 2: places arms under pt's LEs while in a squat position in directions of transfer
/.stand-pivot transfer (dependent): w/c set-up, pt & therapist positioning - Answer-✅w/c
parallel to surface, leg rests & arm rest in direction of transfer removed
patient moved to front of w/c, block patient's LE
patient's UE around therapist shoulders/upper back
therapist's hands under patient's buttocks
/.what is different in a stand-pivot transfer (min-max assist) compared to stand-pivot
transfer (dependent) - Answer-✅direction of transfer toward the stronger side & pt
initiates standing with lean & UE via arm rest(s)
/.sitting-pivot/squat-pivot (dependent) transfers - Answer-✅same set up as stand-pivot
transfer except w/c is directly adjacent/parallel to transfer surface to mitigate need for
standing (not used very often/not very functional)
/.three aspects of pt positioning for sit to stand transfer - Answer-✅assist to/from front of
w/c seat via...
1. weight shifting side-side
2. pelvic slide
3. sitting push-ups
Marking Scheme
/. three basic types of transfers - Answer-✅independent
assisted
dependent
/.GG 01 transfer - Answer-✅dependent: pt contributes none of the effort to complete the
transfer (ex/ Hoyer lift)
/.GG 02 transfer - Answer-✅max (substantial): pt contributes <50% of effort required for
safe transfer
/.GG 03 transfer - Answer-✅mod (partial): pt contributes >50% of effort required for safe
transfer
/.GG 04 transfer - Answer-✅supervision or touching assistance: pt requires vc, tc, or
CG to complete transfer
/.GG 05 transfer - Answer-✅pt requires assistance immediately prior to or following
transfer, but completes actual transfer without need for assistance
/.GG 06 transfer - Answer-✅independent (I): pt completes all aspects of a safe transfer
with or without an AD but WITHOUT any form of assistance
/.6 aspects of patient assistance/guarding - Answer-✅base of support
center of gravity
lift with legs
maintain rigid/taught pelvis/midsection
avoid crossing LE
gait belt
/.bed to cart sliding transfer (dependent): 2 ways to do it, ppl required - Answer-✅draw
sheet
transfer board
, requires MINIMUM of two persons
/.what is a three-person carry (dependent)? when is it used? - Answer-✅persons
positioned on same side of patient & patient is cradled
usually only used in emergencies
/.considerations during mechanical lifts (dependent) - Answer-✅patient supported by
sling apparatus with seams outward; shorter upper length & longer lower length to put
patient in seated position
/.how many persons necessary to perform mechanical lift? - Answer-✅can be
performed safely by one person if/when appropriate
/.roles in a two-person lift (dependent) - Answer-✅person 1: positioned behind w/c at
head of patient. grasps pt's contralateral wrists by reaching under pt's axilla. staggered
stance in direction of transfer
person 2: places arms under pt's LEs while in a squat position in directions of transfer
/.stand-pivot transfer (dependent): w/c set-up, pt & therapist positioning - Answer-✅w/c
parallel to surface, leg rests & arm rest in direction of transfer removed
patient moved to front of w/c, block patient's LE
patient's UE around therapist shoulders/upper back
therapist's hands under patient's buttocks
/.what is different in a stand-pivot transfer (min-max assist) compared to stand-pivot
transfer (dependent) - Answer-✅direction of transfer toward the stronger side & pt
initiates standing with lean & UE via arm rest(s)
/.sitting-pivot/squat-pivot (dependent) transfers - Answer-✅same set up as stand-pivot
transfer except w/c is directly adjacent/parallel to transfer surface to mitigate need for
standing (not used very often/not very functional)
/.three aspects of pt positioning for sit to stand transfer - Answer-✅assist to/from front of
w/c seat via...
1. weight shifting side-side
2. pelvic slide
3. sitting push-ups
