When lifting and transferring students from a wheelchair, you should

Question

A. Make sure you left with your legs
B. Release the brakes on the wheelchair
C. Hold the child by the arms
D. have the child grab you around the neck

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. Make sure you lift with your legs.

Lifting with your legs helps prevent injury to both you and the student. It's important to maintain good body mechanics when lifting. Additionally, to ensure safety, you should also make sure the wheelchair is secured and the brakes are on before attempting to transfer a student.