Chapter 11: Mobility & Positioning
This belt helps residents walk safely.
What is a transfer belt or gait belt?
Gland in the neck regulating metabolism.
What is the thyroid gland?
Exercises performed entirely by the resident.
What are active range of motion (AROM) exercises?
Lying flat on the back, face upward.
What is supine position?
Condition from low blood sugar.
What is hypoglycemia?
Encouraging residents to perform tasks independently whenever possible.
What is promoting independence
The act of walking, with or without an assistive device
What is ambulation?
Occurs when pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin.
What is diabetes?
The act of straightening a body part is known as this.
What is extension?
Lying on left side with upper knee flexed toward chest.
What is Sims’ position?
Condition from high blood sugar.
Hyperglycemia.
The act of bending a body part is known as this.
What is flexion?
Preventing injury to caregiver by using proper lifting technique
What is proper body mechanics?
Hormone that lowers blood glucose
What is insulin?
Exercises that put a joint through its full arc of motion completed by the staff member are known as this. (Hint: It's one of your skills)
What is passive range of motion (PROM)?