Avoid injuries to self and person in your care,
safety with duties.
What are goals of positioning for the caregiver?
100
Needs/expectations/goals,
Consult with CRTS,
Assessment,
Proper use of equipment
What are steps for choosing correct seating system?
100
Pelvis,
Hip,
Spine,
Head,
Feet,
What is the suggested order of evaluation?
200
Prevent spinal curvature and tight heel cords (ankles)
What is require proper alignment for children with physical challenges?
200
Feet flat on a surface, elbows may be supported, trunk in line from shoulder blades to pelvis, head in neutral position.
What is correct sitting posture?
200
low back
What area of your body is often injured?
200
Certified Rehab Technology supplier
What is CRTS?
200
Shelf seating
shelf seating with customized adjustments
Customized molded seating
What are the three choices of seating selection?
300
The amount of tension in the muscles.
What is tone?
300
Head neutral, trunk/pelvis neutral, arms relaxed, legs stable, feet supported.
What is correct standing posture?
300
Good body mechanics.
What is the key to successful caregiving?
300
measurements of the body,
Flexibility,
Tone,
Strength,
Balance.
What helps to determine which seating system is appropriate for the client's needs?
300
Did I identify the cause of the problem?
Did I identify the level of skin integrity risk?
Is the client safe, comfortable and happy?
Is the seating system functional?
Is my documentation ready for funding?
What is post evaluation assessment?
400
Support, function, comfort
What are the goals of correct posture?
400
Lying on side,position pillows between knees, trunk neutral throughout spine and pelvis
What is sidelying?
400
Bend Knees,
Avoid twisting at the waist.
What is good body mechanics?
400
MSA 1656 and appropriate addendums
What documentations are required by insurance?
400
Symmetrical posture,
low to moderate skin integrity issues.
What is shelf seating?
500
Hypotonia, hypertonia, fluctuating tone
What are postural challenges?
500
Lying on stomach, use pillows or wedge to help elevate head/trunk,
position shoulders over pillow or wedge.
What is Prone?
500
Unsure about a transfer?
What is ask for help?
500
Communication device,
IV pole,
Oxygen tank carrier,
Suction machine carrier,
What are additional attachments to consider?
500
Moderate to severe complex posture,
Moderate to high risk of skin integrity issues.