11. Positioning, Moving, & Lifting Flashcards

1
Q

Name 2 benefits of body alignment

A
  • allows the body to function at its highest level

- prevents complications of immobility

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2
Q

Which is a better movement: pushing an object or lifting an object?

A

pushing an object (only need to overcome friction rather than gravity)

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3
Q

too much pressure on one area for too long can cause a decrease in circulation which can lead to what 2 complications?

A
  • pressure ulcers

- muscle contractures

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4
Q

How often should bed bound residents and wheelchair bound residents be repositioned?

A
  • bed bound: at least every 2 hours

- wheelchair bound: every 15 minutes

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5
Q

What should you check for every time you reposition a resident?

A

skin problems such as whiteness, redness, or warm spots

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6
Q

position where resident lies flat on their back

A

Supine

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7
Q

T/F - when the resident is in the supine position, a pillow should be placed under the calves so the heals are floating and don’t touch the bed

A

True

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8
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position where resident is lying on either side and ideally, the knee on the upper side of the body is flexed

A

Lateral

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9
Q

What does placing a pillow between the 2 legs and ankles do to a resident in the lateral position?

A

helps relieve pressure and avoid skin breakdown

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10
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position where resident is lying on their abdomen

A

Prone

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11
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semi-sitting body position in which a person’s head and shoulders are elevated 45 to 60 degrees

A

Fowler’s

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12
Q

Difference between a high-Fowler’s position and semi-Fowler’s position

A
  • high-Fowler’s: upper body is sitting nearly straight up (60-90 degrees)
  • semi-Fowler’s: upper body is not raised as high (30 to 45 degrees)
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13
Q

left side-lying position; lower arm is behind the back and the upper knee is flexed and raised toward the chest (using a pillow as support)

A

Sims’

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14
Q

rubbing or friction resulting from skin moving in one way and the bone underneath it remains fixed or moving in the opposite direction

A

shearing

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15
Q

Draw sheet is an extra sheet placed on top of the bed to help with transfer when the resident can’t help; it helps prevent what?

A

shearing

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16
Q

T/F - A CNA should always get help if she feels it’s not safe to move a resident by herself

A

True

17
Q

movement that allows a resident to be turned as a unit without distributing the alignment of the body

A

logrolling

18
Q

When should logrolling be used?

A

in cases of neck or back problems, head or spinal cord injuries, or after neck, back, or hip surgeries

19
Q

to sit up on the side of the bed with legs hanging over the side

A

dangle

20
Q

What does dangling do for a resident?

A
  • helps them regain balance before standing up
  • equalizes blood flow in the body
  • allows blood pressure to stabilize
  • helps prevent dizziness/lightheadedness that can cause fainting
21
Q

T/F - If a resident has a weaker or affected side, that side should be transferred first (before the stronger side)

A

False - transfer the stronger side first and the weaker side follows

22
Q

science of designing equipment areas, and work tasks to make them safer and to suit the worker’s abilities; goal is to reduces stress on the body to avoid potential injury

A

ergonomics

23
Q

safety device used to transfer residents who are weak, unsteady, or uncoordinated

A

transfer belt

24
Q

What is a transfer belt called when it is used to help residents walk?

A

gait belt

25
Q

T/F - Transfer belts cannot be used if a resident has fragile bones, fractures, or has had recent ABD, chest, or back surgery

A

True

26
Q

device used to help transfer residents who have weak legs or are unable to bear any weight on their legs

A

slide/transfer board

27
Q

Which way should a resident in a wheelchair be facing when going down a ramp?

A

should be facing backwards (towards the top of the ramp)

28
Q

device used to transfer residents who cannot walk or sit in a wheelchair but need to be transported somewhere

A

stretcher

29
Q

How many people are necessary to safely transfer a resident to a stretcher?

A

at least 3 people

30
Q

type of equipment that is used to lift/move residents while preventing injury to staff and residents

A

mechanical lifts

31
Q

device used when a person can bear some weight on their legs, but has poor leg strength and/or balance

A

stand-up/standing lift

32
Q

What must a resident be able to do to use the toilet?

A

bear some weight on their legs

33
Q

Name 7 things improved by regular ambulation and exercise

A
  • quality and health of skin
  • circulation
  • strength
  • sleep and relaxation
  • appetite
  • elimination
  • oxygen level
34
Q

T/F - When helping a visually impaired resident walk, the CNA should let the person walk in front of her as they rest a hand on the CNA’s elbow

A

False - the resident should walk beside and slightly behind the CNA with a hand rested on the CNA’s elbow