Health Care Assistant (HCA) Practice Exam · Question
Which type of transfer requires the client to have some weight-bearing capacity and upper body strength?
A stand-pivot transfer requires the client to bear some weight through their legs and use their upper body to assist in the movement.
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Question: Which type of transfer requires the client to have some weight-bearing capacity and upper body strength?
Answer options: ✅ Stand-pivot transfer
- Hoyer lift transfer
- Sliding board transfer
- Gurney transfer
Correct answer: Stand-pivot transfer
Explanation: A stand-pivot transfer requires the client to bear some weight through their legs and use their upper body to assist in the movement.
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