Question 35

Weighing a wheelchair-bound resident requires weighing the chair and pedals together and then subtracting their combined weight.

To accurately weigh a wheelchair-bound resident, the correct procedure is to weigh the chair along with the pedals and then subtract this total from the overall weight. This method ensures that the weight of the chair and pedals does not skew the actual weight of the resident.

A) weigh chair + pedals and subtract

This option is correct as it involves weighing both the chair and the pedals together and then subtracting their weight from the total. This procedure provides an accurate representation of the resident's weight, accounting for all elements involved in the weigh-in.

B) mark down Jones & chair weight

This option is incorrect because simply marking down the resident's name and chair weight does not provide any information about the actual weight of the resident. It lacks the necessary steps to ensure an accurate weight measurement.

C) weigh chair (no pedals) and subtract

This option is incorrect as it involves weighing the chair without the pedals. By not including the pedals in the weight measurement, this method would not yield an accurate total weight of the resident, as it fails to account for all components.

D) add first weight + pedal + chair weights

This option is also incorrect, as it suggests a cumulative addition of weights rather than a proper measurement method. Adding weights together does not follow the procedure for accurate weighing, which requires subtracting the weight of the chair and pedals from the total.

Conclusion

The rationale for selecting option A rests on the need for accuracy in weighing a wheelchair-bound resident. By weighing both the chair and pedals together and then subtracting their combined weight, one ensures that the resident's actual weight is accurately determined. All other options fail to provide a method that accurately reflects the resident's weight, making option A the only viable choice.