If a resident's legs are not being supported properly during wheelchair transport and feet drag, what should you do?

If a resident's legs are not being supported properly during wheelchair transport and feet drag, what should you do?

• A. Remove leg rests before transport
• B. Place leg rests on the wheelchair as indicated in the care plan
• C. Ignore the leg rests
• D. Push from behind the resident

Answer: (B)

Properly supporting a resident's legs during wheelchair transport is essential to prevent feet from dragging and getting injured. Leg rests are there to keep the legs and feet in a safe, supported position, so placing them as indicated in the care plan ensures consistent, correct support for each resident. Removing the leg rests leaves the feet unsupported and increases the risk of dragging or injury. Ignoring the leg rests or pushing from behind doesn’t address the foot support and can undermine balance and safety during transfer.

Properly supporting a resident's legs during wheelchair transport is essential to prevent feet from dragging and getting injured. Leg rests are there to keep the legs and feet in a safe, supported position, so placing them as indicated in the care plan ensures consistent, correct support for each resident. Removing the leg rests leaves the feet unsupported and increases the risk of dragging or injury. Ignoring the leg rests or pushing from behind doesn’t address the foot support and can undermine balance and safety during transfer.