11. Positioning, Moving, & Lifting Flashcards
Name 2 benefits of body alignment
- allows the body to function at its highest level
- prevents complications of immobility
Which is a better movement: pushing an object or lifting an object?
pushing an object (only need to overcome friction rather than gravity)
too much pressure on one area for too long can cause a decrease in circulation which can lead to what 2 complications?
- pressure ulcers
- muscle contractures
How often should bed bound residents and wheelchair bound residents be repositioned?
- bed bound: at least every 2 hours
- wheelchair bound: every 15 minutes
What should you check for every time you reposition a resident?
skin problems such as whiteness, redness, or warm spots
position where resident lies flat on their back
Supine
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
True
position where resident is lying on either side and ideally, the knee on the upper side of the body is flexed
Lateral
What does placing a pillow between the 2 legs and ankles do to a resident in the lateral position?
helps relieve pressure and avoid skin breakdown
position where resident is lying on their abdomen
Prone
semi-sitting body position in which a person’s head and shoulders are elevated 45 to 60 degrees
Fowler’s
Difference between a high-Fowler’s position and semi-Fowler’s position
- 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)
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)
Sims’
rubbing or friction resulting from skin moving in one way and the bone underneath it remains fixed or moving in the opposite direction
shearing
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?
shearing