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Module 1 (Intro To Basics) > Body Mechanics > Flashcards

Body Mechanics Flashcards

1
Q

Regulation of Movement

A

ligaments, cartilage, tendons

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2
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Skeletal

A

posture and movement

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3
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smooth

A

digestive, bladder, blood vessels

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4
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cardiac

A

contract spontaneously (heart)

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5
Q

Flexion

A

bring arm close to head

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6
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Extension

A

elbow away from body

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7
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Hyperextension

A

elbow away past 90 degrees

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8
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Abduction

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away from the body

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9
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Adduction

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towards the body

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10
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Rotation

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move head from side to side

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11
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Circumduction

A

rotate your arm in a circle from shoulder

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12
Q

Healthcare Injuries

A

Nursing has the worst rates of overexertion injuries
-75/10,000 full-time hospital workers
-107/10,000 at a facility
- twice the normal average; three times in nursing homes

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13
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Risk factors

A

duration, frequency, intensity

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14
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Patient risks

A

weak, unpredictable, loss of sight/hearing, uncooperative, overweight, pain

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15
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Nurse risks

A

previous injuries, not trained, not compliant, sleep deprivation, poor health

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16
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Task risks

A

loads far from body, heavy, twist and lift, reaching, changes in weight, long duration

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17
Q

Foundation of Picking Up or Moving

A

face direction of movement
body alignment
center of gravity
balance
base of support

18
Q

Priniciples of Alignment

A

arrange for help
flex knees and feet wide
alignment
tightening stomach
close to body
use extremities

19
Q

BR/CBR

A

complete bed rest

20
Q

BR with BRP

A

bed rest with bathroom privledges

21
Q

Up ad lib

A

patient can get up as desired

22
Q

Up as tolerated

A

able to tolerate

23
Q

Dangle

A

sit on edge

24
Q

NWB

A

non weight bearing

25
Q

TDWB

A

touch down weight bearing

26
Q

TTWB

A

toe touch weight bearing

27
Q

WBAT

A

as tolerated weight bearing

28
Q

FWB

A

full weight bearing

29
Q

Fall Bundle Standard

A

call light
free of clutter
belongings within reach
bed locked and low
non-skid socks
Do not leave the patient unattended in shower

30
Q

Fall Bundle Moderate

A

fall magnet
yellow gown/socks

31
Q

Fall Bundle High

A

door open
bed and chair alarm

32
Q

Trendelburg position

33
Q

Reverse Trendelburg position

34
Q

Supine

35
Q

Prone

A

laying on stomach

36
Q

Lateral

A

side laying

37
Q

Lateral Recumbent

A

Sims position

38
Q

Orthopneic

A

catching breath
laying head down but sitting

39
Q

Lithotomy

A

laying with legs in stirup

40
Q

Orthostatic syncopation

A

change of bp when laying to standing

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