Question

use of side rails on stretchers is required 1. when patients are left unattended 2. during transport 3. when patients are uncooperative or unconscious 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2, and 3 17 multiple choice 1 point checking transportation equipment for safety is the responsibility of the hospital safety committee. the nursing service. the head of the department to which the equipment is assigned. the person transporting the patient.

Explanation:

1. Side - rails on stretchers are needed when patients are left unattended to prevent falls, during transport for safety, and when patients are uncooperative or unconscious to ensure they remain on the stretcher.
2. The person transporting the patient is directly responsible for ensuring the safety of the transportation equipment as they are the ones using it in the immediate situation.

Answer:

1. D. 1, 2, and 3
2. D. the person transporting the patient.