Body Mechanics
Another term for walking
What is...
Ambulation
The CNA should check this when repositioning a resident
What is...
Skin
Painful shortening of muscle that is permanent
What is...
a contracture
The goal of restorative care
What is...
MAINTAIN physical abilities to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) that promote independent living.
A CNA is helping a resident ambulate, the resident begins to fall, the CNA should...
What is...
lower the resident to the floor
The gait belt should be placed _____ the resident's clothing
What is...
Over
It is important for resident's to have regular exercise and to move as much as possible to prevent complications. Common and serious complications of the CIRCULATORY system due to lack of activity is....
What is...
a blood clot
developing edema
Range of motion where the Nursing Assistant moves the resident's body
What is passive ROM (PROM)?
IMMOBILITY IMPACTS THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM BY DECREASING THE LUNG'S CAPACITY TO EXPAND. THIS CAN LEAD TO PNEUMONIA. ACTIVITIES A C.N.A. CAN EMPLOY TO PREVENT THIS ARE....
WHAT ARE...
ASSIST THE RESIDENT TO USE AN INCENTIVE SPIROMETER (IS)
TURN, COUGH AND DEEP BREATHE (TCDB) EXERCISES.
HOB
What is...
Head of Bed
This term means the resident is sitting on the side of the bed before getting up
What is...
Dangling
The resident is in this position when laying on his/her side
What is...
Lateral
A patient-centered approach that involves assisting the patient in achieving his/her optimal level of functioning following an illness or injury is
What is Rehabilitation?
Before using a cane or walker, a resident should meet with a _____________ to properly adjust the height of the assist device.
Whois..
A Physical or Rehabilitation Therapist
The walker is too short for the resident so the CNA should ______
What is...
inform the nurse and/or physical therapist
This device prevents injury to the resident or nursing assistant when repositioning or transferring a dependent resident
What is...
a mechanical lift
The resident is in this position when at a 45 degree angle
What is ...
Semi-fowlers
Range of motion where the resident independently moves own body
What is...
Active ROM (AROM)
Place where a resident may go for restorative care
What is a transitional care unit?
Movement that bends the foot downward at the ankle?
What is ...
Plantar Flexion
The upper leg is sharply flexed so it is not on the lower leg and the lower arm is behind the person. This is the _____ position.
What is...
the Sim's position (semi-prone side position).
The resident is in this position when lying on the stomach with arms at the sides
What is...
Prone
Moving a body part away from the center
What is...
Abduction
This is an example of a prosthesis that goes into a mucous membrane on the face
What is an artificial eye?
This type of cane has four rubber tipped feet
What is...
a quad cane