Question

1. marcus is transferring juanita from her bed to her wheelchair. he has removed the footrests, positioned the chair beside the bed, and placed a gait belt around her waist. marcus holds onto the gait belt as juanita stands up. they pivot together. the back of juanitas legs touch the wheelchair so she starts to sit. the chair rolls back and juanita falls to the floor. what step did marcus forget that caused juanitas fall? marcus forgot to apply the wheelchair brakes. marcus forgot to use proper body positioning. marcus forgot to support juanitas full weight. marcus forgot to get someone to help him.

Explanation:

When transferring a patient from bed to wheelchair, applying wheelchair brakes is crucial to prevent the chair from moving. Marcus forgetting to apply them likely caused Juanita's fall as the chair rolled when she started to sit.

Answer:

Marcus forgot to apply the wheelchair brakes.