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