All about balance
Area on which an object rests
What is
Base of support?
Front lying on the abdomen with the head turned to one side
What is
Prone?
To move a person from one place to another using the client's assistance with partial to full weight bearing
What is
a transfer?
Turning a joint inward
What is internal rotation
Exercises are done by the client independently
What are active ROM exercises
The movement of the body to ensure the body moves in an efficient way
What is body mechanics?
A left side lying position where the right leg is sharply flexed and the left arm along the client's back
What is
Sim's
Three workers will turn the client as a unit in alignment with one motion to prevent twisting of the spine
What is
Log rolling?
The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal muscle shortening
What is
contracture
Raise the arm straight in front, and over head
What is
Flexion
The point in the body in which weight is evenly distributed or balanced on either side
What is
Center of gravity?
A back lying position the legs are together
What is
Supine?
Agency regulations that prohibit the manual lifting of clients
What is "no lift" policy
A client remains in bed but may use the restroom elimination needs
What is
Bets Rest with bathroom privileges BRP
Turn the hand so the palm is down
What is
pronation
A semi-sitting to upright position in bed
What is
Fowler's position?
Sitting up, leaning over a table to assist in breathing
What is
Orthopneic position
What are two ways a client may be transferred?
What is
Method 1 using a transfer belt
Metho 2 Without a transfer belt (Pivot transfer)
This is used to prevent the legs and hips from turning outward
What is a trochanter roll
Turn the hand toward the thumb
What is radial flexion
Turning a person as a unit in alignment with one motion, with care taken to prevent any twisting of the spinal column.
What is
Log rolling?
When moving from lying to sitting position causes a drop in blood pressure
What is
Orthostatic hypotension?
Clients who are immobile, must be repositioned at least
What is
every 2 hours
This is used to keep the top linens off of the feet
What are
Bed cradles
Touch each finger tip with the thumb
What is
opposition