Body Mechanics Flashcards
What is “base of support”?
Area beneath client, every point of contact touching supporting surface
What is body alignment?
The way the joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles are arranged to reduce pain or injury
What are body mechanics?
The way you hold your body when you move around, preventing injury
What position is High Fowler’s?
The head of bed is as elevated as possible, 60-90 degrees
What position is Prone?
Flat on the stomach
What is log-rolling?
Moving a client in a way that keeps their spine straight
What is shearing?
The client’s body pressing against the bed or chair with resistance of movement, can cause skin tears
At what height should the bed be lifted to?
Height of worker’s waist
Should you stand close to the object you are lifting or far from it?
Close to it
What body part should you lift with?
Knees, not back
Where should you be facing when lifting?
Towards the object to prevent twisting your back
What side is a cane held on?
The stronger side
What is the walking order with a cane?
Cane forward, then weak leg, then strong leg
Walking order with a walker?
Walker, weak leg, strong leg
What is the Trendelenburg position?
Head positioned lower than feet
What is semi-fowler’s?
Partially sitting up-right
What is the lateral position?
Client is on their side with a pillow placed on their back, and a pillow between their legs to keep spine aligned
What are contractures?
Complication of bedrest; permanent tightening of muscles/tendons etc. they become stiff
What is muscle atrophy?
A muscle contracts and gets smaller from not being used
Scientific term for getting lightheaded when standing up?
Orthostatic Hypotension
When one is dizzy, weak and sees spots before fainting, what is that called?
Syncope
Pressure sores/ulcers causes?
Hard surfaces against body for prolonged periods, sometimes combined with moisture
What body systems can be affected by bedrest?
All of them can be affected
