Body Mechanics Flashcards
ADL Definition
Activities of daily living
What is Body Mechanics?
Coordinated efforts of the muscular skeleton and the nervous system
Where is a patients center of gravity
Midline
Best place to secure the gait belt on a patient when helping ambulate them?
Mid stomach / Waist line
Best way to keep a patient positive when trying to ambulate?
Make goals and celebrate with the patient when achieved
What decreases friction
Using different materials
What is the most common friction found in the hospital setting?
Water from soiled lines
Sheer definitnion
Force against skin when the skin stays stationary
High Fowler’s
HOB 90 degrees
Fowler’s
HOB of 45 degrees or more
Semi Fowler’s
HOB raised to 30 degrees
Trendelenburg
Entire bed tilted where head is down
Reverse Trendelenburg
Entire bed tilted where head is up
Orthopenic
Leaning over and resting
When should you avoid manual PT handling?
Whenever possible
Standard Precautions
4 P’s, call light in reach, nonslip socks
Moderate Risk
Fall sign with yellow socks and gowns
High Risk
Door stays open with bed and chair alarms
What do you need before ambulating a patient for the first time?
Doctor’s order
Where should you stand with a patient with a weakness on one side due to a physical injury?
On their strong side
Where should you stand with a patient with a weakness on one side due to a neurological injury?
On their weak side
Ambulation
The ability to walk
Gait
Manner of walking
How to determine cane size?
Patients are has to be at a 15 degree bend
