Transfers

Question 1

What are the 5 basic types of transfers

Answer 1

• lateral sheet transfer
• vertical lift
• stand pivot
• squat pivot
• transfer board

Question 2

What are 3 things to consider with a squat pivot transfer

Answer 2

• patient requires higher level of assist
• does not achieve full ext
• completed in one motion

Question 3

What are 3 things to consider with a stand pivot transfer

Answer 3

• patient requires less assist
• achieves full ext
• standing allows for pause mid-transfer

Question 4

Transfer board requires how many steps?

Answer 4

4

position, shift weight and “slide”, remove board, reposition