Chapter 18
Good "______ ______" reduces the risk of injury.
What is body mechanics?
"_______" is the rubbing of one surface against another.
What is friction?
Help the person out of bed on his or her "_____" side.
What is strong?
"________" is the loss of muscle strength from inactivity.
What is deconditioning?
"__________" is the process of restoring the person to his or her highest possible level of physical, psychological, social, and economic function.
What is rehabilitation?
A good base of "_______" is needed for balance.
What is support?
"________" is when the skin sticks to a surface while muscles slide in the direction the body is moving.
What is shearing?
A "______" transfer moves a person between two horizontal surfaces.
What is lateral?
Complications from bed rest include.....
Name at least three
What are pressure injuries, constipation, UTIs, blood clots, pneumonia, syncope just to name a few.
"________" nursing care helps persons regain health, strength, and independence
What is restorative?
Whether in bed or a chair, the person is repositioned at least every "____" hours
What is two?
"_________" is turning the person as a unit, in alignment, with one motion.
What is logrolling?
What is two?
"_______" ROM exercises are done by the person.
What are active?
In rehabilitation, your job focuses on promoting the person’s "________".
What is independence?
"__________" position is a semi-sitting position.
The head of the bed is raised 45 to 60 degrees.
The knees may be slightly elevated.
What is Fowler's?
If the person cannot help with repositioning, use a "_______ _________."
What is mechanical lift?
Using the bathroom for elimination promotes "_______", self-esteem, and independence.
What is dignity?
A cane is held on the "______" side of the body.
What is strong?
Successful rehabilitation and restorative care improve the patient's "_______" of life
What is quality?
"_________" is the science of designing a job to fit the worker.
What is ergonomics?
Use "_______" to support the person in the side-lying position.
What are pillows?
A "______-________" device is used for transfers to and from stretchers. At least two or three staff are needed for a safe transfer.
What is friction-reducing?
"_________" are the permanent tightening or shortening of muscles, tendons, ligaments, or skin that prevent normal movement of a joint.
What are contractures?
A "________" is any lost, absent, or impaired physical or mental function.
What is disability?