bed mobility training

Question 1

rolling tactile landmarks x2

Answer 1

pelvis & scapulae

Question 2

T/F shoes or grip socks should be worn to avoid slips

Answer 2

true

Question 3

spinal precautions

Answer 3

BLT - no bending, lifting, twisting
- want to maintain natural spine & save energy
- pt shoulder & hips need to remain in-line

Question 4

PHP x3

Answer 4

no hip flex > 90deg
no add past mid-line (crossing legs)
no IR

Question 5

T/F: avoid rolling on the PHP incision

Answer 5

true, AVOID!!!

Question 6

AHP

Answer 6

no hip extension beyond the normal range
no hip ER
avoid = lunges, yoga poses, & kicking a ball

Question 7

sternal precautions

Answer 7

no arm usage
- no pushing, pulling, lifting, or reaching above the head
- “hug” pillow for tactile reminder

Question 8

LB trauma or pain precautions

Answer 8

avoid bending/rotation - log roll

Question 9

SCI precaution

Answer 9

avoid distraction/rotational forces - log roll

Question 10

osteoporosis precautions

Answer 10

in long bones of LEs or vertebral bodies

Question 11

burns/wounds or fragile skin precaution

Answer 11

shearing/friction can disrupt healing

Question 12

hemiplegia precaution

Answer 12

avoid distracting/pulling on the hemiplegic side (risk for dislocation)