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Nurse Aid I I
Nurse Aide I Module I Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define Body Mechanics | the way the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts. |
| What is the importance of Body Mechanics? | The importance of body mechanics is to prevent injury to both the nurse aide and the resident. It helps reduce strain and fatigue on muscles and joints, protects the spine from injury, promotes good posture and balance |
| List the ABC's of Body Mechanics. Explain each | Alignment (keeping the body straight), Base of Support (standing with feet shoulder-width apart for balance), and Center of Gravity (bending the knees to stay stable and safe while moving or lifting). |
| Describe how to lift an object off of the floor | To lift an object off the floor, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, bend at your knees (not your waist), keep your back straight, hold the object close to your body, and use your leg muscles to lift smoothly. |
| What is best when a resident is about to fall? | Stay close, support them, and guide them to the floor safely Instead, bend your knees, keep your back straight, and let them slide down your leg gently while protecting their head. |
| Know the names of the bed angle positions | Fowler’s position means the head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees. High Fowler’s position is when the head of the bed is raised between 60 and 90 degrees. Semi-Fowler’s position raises the head of the bed between 30 and 45 degrees |
| Know the names of the bed angle positions pt 2 | The supine position is when the resident lies flat on their back. Prone position means lying flat on the stomach. Lateral position is when the resident lies on their side. |
| List the importance of positioning the resident properly | Properly positioning the resident is important because it helps prevent pressure ulcers, improves circulation, promotes comfort, prevents muscle stiffness and contractual, aids in breathing and digestion, and keeps the resident safe. |
| Name and define the different positions | The supine position is when the resident lies flat on their back with their face up. The prone position means lying flat on the stomach with the face down. |
| Define logrolling | a way to turn a resident’s body as one unit without twisting the spine. This technique helps keep the back straight and prevents injury during movement. |
| Why do we use Mechanical lifts? | to safely move or transfer residents who cannot help with moving themselves. Mechanical lifts reduce the risk of injury to both the resident and the caregiver by providing proper support and reducing physical strain. |
| List the types of lifts | A hydraulic lift uses a pump to raise and lower residents. An electric lift uses a motor to lift residents easily. A standing lift helps residents who can partly stand. A gait belt supports residents during walking or transfers. |
| Be able to discuss all Transfer and Ambulation Skills | Transfer and ambulation skills involve safely helping residents move between surfaces or walk using proper body mechanics, assistive devices, gait belts, and fall prevention techniques. |
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