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CNA 2016 C 14*

Body Mechanics and Safe resident handling, positioning, and transfers

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The base of support is the area on which an object rests
Body alignment is the way the head, trunk, arms, and legs are aligned with one another
Using the body in an efficient and careful way is body mechanics
The science of designing the job to fit the worker is ergonomics
The back-lying position is _______________position. supine
A resident has the head of her bed elevated 60 degrees. This position is _________position. Fowler's
The side-lying position is _______________position. lateral
A resident is lying on her left side. Her upper leg is sharply flexed. Her lower arm is behind her. This position is _______________position. Sims
The dorsal recumbent position also is called _______________position. supine
Good body mechanics involve good posture and balance
You need a wide base of support for balance
When you need to lift a heavy object, bend your knees and squat
When giving bedside care, the bed should be raised so it is close to your waist
You can push, pull, slide, or lift an object. Which movement is easiest? pushing
To use good body mechanics, you should face the direction of your work
The amount of physical effort needed to perform a task is force
Risk factors for work-related musculo-skeletal disorders (WMSDs): awkward positions
What are often affected in WMSDs. arms and back
__________are causes of back disorders bending and twisting while lifting
According to OSHA, which of the what activities are related to back injuries? bending to bathe a person or to change linens
After making a bed, you feel pain in your lower back. When should you report this? as soon as possible
To protect yourself from injury, it is best to avoid lifting whenever possible
What actions are correct when you are positioning a person in bed? use pillows as directed for support and alignment
Frequent position changes help prevent pressure ulcers and contractures
When a resident is in bed, the person is re-positioned at least every 2 hours
Before re-positioning a person, you need what information from the nurse and the care plan? what skin measures and exercises to perform, what positioning devices to use
A resident has slid down in the wheelchair. The person cannot assist with re-positioning. To safely re-position the person a _______________ is used. friction reducing device
The nurse asks you to position a resident in the lateral position. This position is the side lying position
A person in the prone position lies on his or her abdomen
_______________is a semi-sitting position. Fowler's
Which position requires one to lie face down, and therefore may be difficult to tolerate by older persons? prone
_______________position is more comfortable for most older persons. fowler's
To sit in a chair, a person must be able to hold the upper body and head erect
A resident is positioned in a chair. What will provide good alignment? the person's feet are flat on the floor
A resident needs a postural support when sitting in a chair. The postural support keeps the person in good alignment
Moving the person from one place to another is transfer
What is it called when two surfaces rub together? friction
A resident is turned as a unit, in alignment, with one motion. This is logrolling
A resident has slid down in bed. Her skin sticks to the bed while her muscles move down. This is shearing
When you have to turn, re-position, or transfer a person, you must use your body correctly
Older persons have fragile bones and joints. To prevent injury when moving these persons, move the person carefully. True False True
Friction and shearing can lead to infection and pressure ulcers
You can reduce friction and shearing by rolling the person
To prevent work-related injuries, OSHA recommends that manual lifting be eliminated whenever possible
For safe resident handling, moving, and transfers, the nurse and health team determine which equipment to use. True
You need to move a resident up in bed. To prevent a work-related injury, you raise the bed for body mechanics
Before moving a person up in bed, you need to_______________ the bed wheels. lock the bed wheels
Before moving, positioning, or transferring a person, you need to explain what you are going to do
Some underpads are used as assist devices. For a safe lift, the underpad must be strong enough to support the person's weight
A resident is recovering from spinal surgery. You need to move the person to the side of the bed. What procedure is the best to use? using an assist device
When moving a person in segments, you first move the upper part of the body
A resident is recovering from spinal surgery. You need to re-position the person onto her right side. Which procedure is preferred? logrolling
A resident is 90 years old and has arthritis. You need to move the resident to the side of the bed. Which method is best? moving the person in segments
How many workers are needed to logroll a person safely? 2 or 3
When a person is logrolled, the person is moved with the spine straight
To dangle means to sit on the side of the bed
The nurse asks you to dangle a resident. Before you do so, you need to know: how to use good body mechanics
Problems with sitting and balance often occur after illness, injury, surgery, and bedrest. True
You assist a resident to dangle. When the person complains of dizziness, you should help the person lie down
The nurse asks you to transfer a resident to a wheelchair. Before transferring the person, you need to know what the resident's areas of weakness
For a bed to wheelchair transfer, the person needs to wear non-skid footwear
To prevent falls during transfers, the wheelchair, bed, shower chair, and stretcher wheels must be locked
A resident has weakness on her left side. You are transferring her from the bed to the wheelchair. Where should you position the wheelchair? next to the bed on her right skide
When are stand and pivot transfers used? as directed by the care plan
When transferring a person, first move the person’s____ side. strong
A transfer belt is not needed to transfer a resident from the bed to a chair. For the transfer, how should you hold onto the person? place your hands under the person's arms and around shoulder blades
You are going to transfer a resident from the wheelchair back to bed. Where should you position the wheelchair? on the person's strong side
A mechanical lift is used to transfer a resident to the wheelchair. What must you do before using the lift? read the manufacturer's instructions
Which type of lift sling is used for a person with extra large thighs? an extended length sling
How many workers are needed to safely transfer a person using a mechanical lift? at least 2
The nursing center has a new mechanical lift. You need to be trained in its use
You are going to transfer a resident from the wheelchair to the toilet. The person uses __________________ for support. grab bars by toilet
After transferring a person to the toilet, you should close the bathroom door and stay in the persons room near the bathroom
After the resident finishes eliminating, before transferring back to the wheelchair, you need to assist with wiping, perineal care, flushing, and hand washing
Stretchers are used to transfer who are seriously ill
How many workers are needed for safe stretcher transfers? 2-3
When are the safety straps applied during a stretcher transfer? after the person is transferred to the stretcher
When can you leave a person on a stretcher unattended? never
What is used to transfer a person from the bed to a stretcher? an assist device
A resident has slid down in the wheelchair. The person can follow directions and assist with re-positioning. What is safe? you apply a transfer belt
A resident has slid down in the wheelchair. The person cannot assist with re-positioning. To safely re-position the person a mechanical lift is used
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