Hoists & Slings

This section ensures you have retained the knowledge required relating to Slings and Hoists.

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* 1. There are some people who should never be hoisted?

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* 2. When hoisting what needs to be checked every time?

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* 3. Your unit has 3 medium slings. A woman is admitted who weighs 5 stone but cannot weight bear. Do You....

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* 4. If you were wanting to transfer a resident in a sitting position using the hoist how would you do this, what loops on the sling would you use.

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* 5. When are the brakes used on a mobile hoist?

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* 6. An elderly man is admitted into your care. You are told he cannot weight bear and needs to be hoisted. His family state they refuse for him to be hoisted; Must you do as they say? Why?

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* 7. If you find it difficult to insert a sling onto a resident whilst sat in a chair, can you leave a sling in place?

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