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Body Mechanics
Transferring/Ambulating
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How far apart should your feet be when you are transferring a resident?
What is 18 inches
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Needs assistance going one place to another.
What is Active- Assistive?
100
What we do to help the resident reach their highest potential.
What is Restorative nursing?
200
When lifting, NEVER bend with this.
What is your back?
200
A transfer where a resident remains seated.
What is a sitting transfer?
200
When a resident is lying on their back with their head lower than their feet.
What is Trendelenburg Position?
300
This makes lifting, transferring, and moving objects easier.
What is Body Mechanics?
300
When transferring from bed to chair, the chair should be here.
What is residents strong side?
400
When turning, you should do this instead of twisting.
What is Pivot?
400
You should always use this when ambulating or transferring a resident.
What is a gait belt?
500
When a person becomes light headed or dizzy from a sudden change in body position.
What is Orthostatic Hypotension?
500
This increases peristalsis, improves circulation and improves muscle strength.
What is Ambulation?
500
When a resident is lying on their back with their head lower than their feet.
What is Trendelenburg Position?