Explain how to correctly transfer a resident from bed to wheelchair using a gait belt.

Explain how to correctly transfer a resident from bed to wheelchair using a gait belt.

• A. Do not lock bed or chair.
• B. Lock bed and chair, position chair at an angle, place gait belt around resident, stand on the weaker side, bend knees, keep back straight, pivot to chair, lower resident slowly, remove gait belt, lock wheelchair.
• C. Slide resident to chair without gait belt.
• D. Lift resident under arms and place in wheelchair.

Answer: (B)