When two nursing assistants move a resident up in bed, they should grasp the draw sheet

When two nursing assistants move a resident up in bed, they should grasp the draw sheet

• A. 4 inches away from the resident's body
• B. 6 inches away from the resident's body
• C. As close to the resident's body as possible
• D. As far from the resident's body as possible

Answer: (C)

Grasp the draw sheet as close to the resident's body as possible. This gives you and your partner better control of the lift, keeps the resident’s center of gravity near you for safer coordination, and helps protect the skin by reducing friction and shear. It also allows you to use your leg muscles and maintain a straight back during the move. Grasping the sheet farther away limits control, makes it harder to coordinate, increases twisting risk, and raises the chances of back strain and skin injury.

Grasp the draw sheet as close to the resident's body as possible. This gives you and your partner better control of the lift, keeps the resident’s center of gravity near you for safer coordination, and helps protect the skin by reducing friction and shear. It also allows you to use your leg muscles and maintain a straight back during the move. Grasping the sheet farther away limits control, makes it harder to coordinate, increases twisting risk, and raises the chances of back strain and skin injury.