Weighing an Ambulatory Resident Skill - First Hands Health Careers

In this video, we will demonstrate how to Weigh an Ambulatory Resident
How to properly weigh and record the weight of an ambulatory client:
1. Introduce self to the resident.
2. Identify that hands should be washed.
3. Explain procedure to the resident.
4. Check balance of scale and balance or zero scale before resident steps on scale.
(a digital scale is not allowed).
5. Insure resident’s safety. Lock wheelchair brakes.
6. Assist resident to stand and walk them to the scale.
7. Assist resident to step on scale.
8. Check that resident is balanced and centered on scale with arms at side and
verbalize that the resident is not holding on to anything that would alter reading of the weight.
9. Appropriately adjust weights until scale is in balance or observe analog scale.
10. Read weight.
11. Return resident to wheelchair and assist to sitting position.
12. Record weight on signed recording sheet provided.
13. Candidate's recorded weight varies no more than 2 lb. from RN Test Observer’s reading.
14. Maintain respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times.
15. Leave call light or signaling device within easy reach of the resident.
16. Identify that hands should be washed.
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Amazing. Good job ladies.