MAO Manual

MODULE 6 WORKBOOK

1. When assisting the patient with outer garments, the MAVO should carefuly maneuver arms out of slings and into coats. TRUE FALSE

2. When maneuvering patients up or down curbs and steps, the MAVO should start the menauver by ______________________________.

3. An MAVO ascending a curb can perform the maneuver either _________________ or _________________.

4. A second MAVO is necessary when the wheelchair patient is moved up or down two or more steps if the patient weighs more than ____________ lbs.

5. A second MAVO is necessary when the patient is moved up or down _____________ or more steps, regardless of patient weight.

6. When two operators are performing a lift, the second operator should grasp the non- removble ______________ of the wheelchair.

7. Before attempting any lift, the MAVO should make sure the wheelchair’s ______________ are not loose.

8. When assisting the blind, the MAVO should be on the side __________________ of the white cane.

9. The MAVO assisting the blind patient to enter a vehicle should touch the patient’s hand to the vehicle: _________________ _________________ _________________