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CNA Chapter 17

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base of support the area on which an object rests
body alignment the way the head, trunk, arms, and legs are aligned with one another;posture
body mechanics using the body in an efficient and careful way
dorsal recumbent position the back-lying or supine position
ergonomics the science of designing the job to fit the worker
ergo work
nomos law
Fowlers position a semi-sitting position ; the head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees
lateral position the person lies on 1 side or the other;side lying position
posture body alignment
prone position Lying on the abdomen with the head turned one side
Semi-prone side position Sims positions
Side-lying position lateral position
Sims' position a left side-lying position in which the upper leg( Right leg) is sharply flexed so it is not on the lower leg (left leg) and the lower arm (left arm) is behind the person semi-prone side position
supine position The back-lying or dorsal recumbent position
work-related musculoskeletal disorders Injuries and disorders of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and cartilage: they are caused or made worse by the work setting
Back injuries ( Decreased mobility) (researching while lifting) (reaching while lifting)
positioning people tips
Postural supports posey hugger, torso support
High fowler 90 degrees
Fowlers to high- fowler 60 degrees
fowlers 45 degrees
semi-fowlers 30 degrees
supine 0 degrees
Diiferent postions Supine, prone, Lateral, sims, chair Position
Good body mechanics Having an upright posture
Which statement about positioning is true Re-positioning prevents pressure ulcers and contractures
MSD musculoskeletal disorder
OSHA Occupationals safety and health administration
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