Transfer & Mobility Test

Name *

First Name

Last Name

Why is it important to use proper body mechanics when helping a senior transfer? *

To keep yourself and the senior safe from injury

To make the transfer go faster

To show off your strength

What should you do before starting any transfer? *

Move as quickly as possible

Explain the steps to the senior and ensure the environment is safe

Assume the senior already knows what to do

When helping someone stand up from a chair, where should their feet be? *

Far apart and in front of the chair

Under their knees, shoulder-width apart

Crossed at the ankles

What is the first step in transferring from a chair to a wheelchair? *

Pivot the senior immediately toward the wheelchair

Lock the wheelchair brakes and position it close at a slight angle

Ask the senior to scoot forward and stand up without support

When is the best time to lock a wheelchair’s brakes? *

Right after the transfer is complete

Only when the wheelchair is in motion

Before attempting any transfer into or out of the wheelchair

Why is it helpful to let a senior sit on the edge of the bed for a few seconds before standing? *

To allow them to adjust and avoid dizziness

So you can quickly leave and grab extra equipment

To test if the bed is firm enough

Which of the following is a recommended way to hold or support a senior during a transfer? *

Grabbing them under their arms from behind

Using a gait belt or placing hands around their torso

Pulling them up by their wrist

Why should a caregiver avoid twisting their own torso during a transfer? *

It looks awkward

It can cause strain or injury to the caregiver’s back

It makes the senior dizzy

In a bed-to-wheelchair transfer, what should you do first once the senior is sitting on the edge of the bed? *

Immediately lift them into the wheelchair

Help them stand, then pivot toward the wheelchair

Ask them to hop into the wheelchair if possible

Which of the following is the best way to ensure the senior feels stable once they have stood up? *

Ask them to march in place quickly

Give them a brief moment to check their balance and well-being

Move them immediately to the next position

When moving from chair to walker, how should the walker be placed initially? *

Right behind the chair

Off to the side so the senior has more room

Directly in front of the chair, on a stable surface

What is a key indicator that you might need help from another caregiver or assistive device for a transfer? *

The senior can stand quickly on their own

The senior is cooperative and feels strong

The senior is too heavy or has very limited mobility

What is the recommended position of the caregiver’s knees during a transfer? *

Locked straight to maintain balance

Slightly bent to lower the caregiver’s center of gravity

Leaning far forward to brace the senior

If the senior complains of dizziness while standing, what is the best immediate step? *

Encourage them to keep moving to shake it off

Quickly seat them back down and reassess

Do nothing; dizziness often goes away instantly

When transferring a senior from standing to a chair or bed, what should you do right before they sit? *

Ensure they feel the seat/bed against their legs and have them reach back if possible

Push them gently so they land in the seat

Tell them to drop into the seat quickly

Which statement best describes the caregiver’s primary goal during a transfer? *

Finish quickly to save time

Keep the senior comfortable and safe throughout the process

Demonstrate advanced medical techniques

How can you reduce the risk of tripping hazards in the senior’s environment? *

Keep decorative rugs and cords in place as they don’t really affect mobility

Remove or secure loose rugs and ensure walkways are clear of clutter

Rely only on the senior’s walker to handle obstacles

In which situation should you absolutely consider using a transfer belt or asking for a second caregiver? *

If the senior can easily stand without help

If you have transferred the senior many times before

If the senior is unsteady, larger in size, or has very limited mobility

When placing the senior in a wheelchair after transferring, what should you always check? *

That the senior’s hips are all the way back and footrests are in place

That the wheelchair can still move freely

That the seatbelt is removed

What is the best way to build confidence in assisting seniors with transfers? *

Constantly try different unsafe methods to see what works

Practice the recommended techniques and follow safety guidelines consistently

Only watch other caregivers do it without trying yourself