body mechanics
Which of the following promotes a more stable base of support?
a. standing with feet together
b. maintaining a narrow base of support
c. standing with the feet shoulder-width apart
d. keeping the knees locked
c. standing with the feet shoulder-width apart
Before assisting a resident to ambulate, her feet should be:
a. flat on the floor
b. pointed to the side
c. pointed upward
d. barefoot
a. flat on the floor
Another name for an elastic bandage is a(n)
a. surgical bandage
b. abdominal binder
c. non-sterile bandage
d. band-aid
c. non-sterile bandage
walking
ambulation
a surgical replacement of a damaged or painful knee with artificial materials
total knee replacement (TKR)
When the two sides of the body are mirror image of each other
alignment
Which of the following is a description of the supine position?
a. Resident is in a semi-sitting position (45-60 degrees) with his head and shoulders elevated.
b. Resident is lying on either side.
c. Resident is lying on his abdomen.
d. Resident is lying flat on his back.
d. Resident is lying flat on his back.
If elastic bandages are applied too snugly, they can interfere with _________________.
circulation
body position in which a person is lying on either side
lateral
weakening or wasting away of muscles
atrophy
Before lifting, the nursing assistant should __________ the load.
assess
When transferring a resident with a weaker side, the weaker side is moved first.
True or False?
False
Bones can break when the person with osteoporosis turns in his bed.
True or False?
True
special equipment used to lift and move or lift and weigh a person; also called a hydraulic lift
mechanical lift
warmth, itching, or tingling from a body part that has been amputated
phantom sensation
Lift with the _________________________ to decrease stress on your back.
large leg muscles
When moving a resident in a wheelchair, be sure to go down backwards, with the resident facing the top of the ramp, also going down backwards.
True or False?
True
Name the three types of joints
immovable, slightly movable, and movable
semi-sitting body position in which a person's head and shoulders are elevated 45 to 60 degrees
Fowler's
a type of arthritis that usually affects weight-bearing joints, especially the hips and knees; also called degenerative joint disease
osteoarthritis
When lifting, your feet should always __________________________________.
face the direction you are moving
At least __________ people are necessary to safely transfer a resident to a stretcher.
three
Cast Care
Name at least two reasons the nurse should be notified about a resident's cast.
odor, wetness, changes in temperature of the skin, redness, drainage, bleeding, sores, pain, burning, pressure, cyanosis or pale skin, numbness, tingling or increased swelling, resident complaint of tightness
the science of designing equipment, areas, and tasks to make them safer and to suit the worker's abilities
ergonomics
moving a body part away from the midline of the body
abduction