Body Mechanics
what shouldn't you do when lifting heavy objects off the ground?
Lift with your back
What device helps fully lift the client up in the air?
Hoyer Lift
Always bend at your
hips and knees
Where do you hold onto for a gait belt?
On the back center
What should be used instead of lifting?
Pushing, pulling, sliding, or hoyer
What device goes around the client's waist to help them stand and walk?
Gait belt
What should you do if a client is too heavy for you to move alone?
ask a coworker for help
How many people are needed for a hoyer lift?
two
Objects should be held ___________ to midline
Close!
What do you need to do prior to using a hoyer lift?
make sure the battery is charged
you have two more people
the table is clean
the sling is in tact
These injuries can occur when proper body mechanics are not utilized
Muscle strains, strains, fatigue, disc strains, disc bulge, disc herniation
What device fully lifts the client up in the air?
Hoyer
What should be done to avoid back or spinal injury?
avoid twisting of the spine
This lift helps transfer a patient if they can weight bare a bit
Sara lift
What muscles are the strongest in you body
Leg muscles
F. you should use good body mechanics all the time
How can you prevent falling over when lifting?
Maintain a base of support
During a transfer from bed to wheelchair, where should the wheelchair be placed?
Beside the bed against a wall (ideally).
When you change direction of your movement you should use this to pivot
your feet
T/F Use the strength in your arms to push an object
F, use your legs