Which practice supports safety during daily care?

Which practice supports safety during daily care?

• A. Leaving call light out of reach.
• B. Locking wheelchair wheels when transferring or moving residents.
• C. Ignoring fall risk signs.
• D. Overlooking infection control protocols.

Answer: (B)

Locking wheelchair wheels during transfers or when moving a resident keeps the chair from rolling, providing stability so you can assist safely without the resident slipping, tipping, or being displaced. This simple brake check prevents falls and injuries for both resident and caregiver during positioning and transfers. Other risky choices—like leaving the call light out of reach, ignoring fall risk signs, or bypassing infection control—create opportunities for harm, such as delayed help, unchecked hazards, or spread of infection. Prioritizing secure brakes is a basic, essential safety habit in daily care.

Locking wheelchair wheels during transfers or when moving a resident keeps the chair from rolling, providing stability so you can assist safely without the resident slipping, tipping, or being displaced. This simple brake check prevents falls and injuries for both resident and caregiver during positioning and transfers. Other risky choices—like leaving the call light out of reach, ignoring fall risk signs, or bypassing infection control—create opportunities for harm, such as delayed help, unchecked hazards, or spread of infection. Prioritizing secure brakes is a basic, essential safety habit in daily care.