The nurse is caring for a patient who cannot bear weight but needs to be transferred from the bed to a chair. The nurse opts to use a mechanical lift (Hoyer lift). The nurse understands that when this lift is used, the
a. Straps need to be removed before lowering the patient to the chair.
b. Horseshoe-shaped base should be on the opposite side from the chair.
c. Longer straps hook to the bottom of the sling.
d. Short straps are hooked to the bottom of the sling.
ANS: C
The nurse should attach the hooks on the strap to the holes in the sling. Short straps hook to top holes of the sling; longer straps hook to the bottom of the sling. This prevents the sling from flipping upside down. The horseshoe-shaped base goes under the side of the bed on the side with the chair. Position the patient and lower slowly into the chair in accordance with manufacturer guidelines to safely guide the patient into the back of the chair as the seat descends; then remove the straps and the mechanical/hydraulic lift.
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