Nursing Assistant Care Long-Term Hartman's Chapter 10 Review All Answers Correct!!
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Nursing Assistant Care Long-Term Hartman's Chapter 10
Review All Answers Correct!!
Guidelines for proper body mechanics
* Assess the load (weight) *Think ahead, plan, and
communicate *Check your base of support and be sure you have a firm footing *Face what you are
lifting. Feet should ...
Nursing Assistant Care Long-Term Hartman's Chapter 10
Review All Answers Correct!!
Guidelines for proper body mechanics * Assess the load (weight) *Think ahead, plan, and
communicate *Check your base of support and be sure you have a firm footing *Face what you are
lifting. Feet should always face the direction you are moving. *Back straight *Begin in a squatting
position and lift with legs *Tighten your stomach *Keep objects close *Push if possible
Positioning Act of helping resident into positions that promote comfort and good health
How often should bedbound residents be repositioned Every two hours
Prone Lying on their stomach
Supine Lying on their back
Sims' Lying on their left side with lower arm behind and upper knee bent
Lateral Lying on either side
Fowler's Positioned at a 45 to 60 degree with the head and shoulders are elevated
Draw Sheet An extra sheet placed on top of the bottom sheet when the bed is made
Shearing Rubbing or friction that results from the skin moving one way and bone underneath
remained fixed or moving in opposite directions
Logrolling necessary In case of neck or back problems, spinal cord injures, or back or hip
surgeries
*Dangling benefit A resident to regain balance before standing up and allows blood pressure to
stabilize.
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