Fire Fire
This acronym is commonly used to remember the basic steps for responding to a fire.
RACE
In this position, the patient lies flat on their back with the face upward.
supine
what is the difference between body mechanics and ergonomics
ergonomics is the applied science that is used to promote safety and wellbeing by adapting the ENVIRONMENT where body mechanics is how we use our bodies to avoid injury
what is the medical term for bedsore
decubitus ulcer
what position.....client laying on abdomen with head to side and arms may be flexed or positioned along side
prone
In RACE, the "R" stands for this.
rescue
This position places the patient sitting upright at a 90 degree angle, commonly used to make breathing easier.
high fowlers
Good posture is an essential part of body mechanics!! ____________ the body correctly puts less stress on muscles ad prevents fatigue
alignment or aligning
positioning the body parts in relation to each other to maintain correct body posture
alignment
Position is used for simple rectal and sigmoid exams such as enemas, temperature, and med administration
Sims
In the PASS method for using a fire extinguisher, this letter means to direct the nozzle toward the base of the fire.
sweep
In this position, the patient lies on their left side with the upper leg flexed forward
Sim s
refers to way in which the body moves and maintain balance while making the most effienct use of all of its part
body mechanics
tightening and shortening of a muscle usually caused by lack of movement or usage of a muscle
contracture
another name for supine
horizontal recumbent
B
A patient is placed on the right side with the right arm positioned appropriately and the left leg supported. What general position is being described?
right lateral
Name the 8 rules for body mechanics that we discussed in class and you read about in your book
judge lift, feet shoulder with apart (8-10 inches) etc
describe a stage II decub
abrasion bruises and or open sores that extend from epidermis to dermis
used for pap tests, urinary caths, cystoscopes and surgery of the pelvis
lithotomy
What is the first step when discovering a fire that every healthcare worker must do
remain calm
In this position, the patient lies on the abdomen with the head turned to one side.
prone
You are helping a 200-pound patient who is weak and unsteady get from the bed to a wheelchair. Your coworker says, "I'll just lift him myself." What is wrong with this plan, and what should you do instead?
when turning someone, how to you know which leg to cross??
cross leg in the direction that you are turning your client
position that increases circulation to the brain and head
Trendelenburg