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Module 1: Fundamentals > Body Mechanics > Flashcards

Body Mechanics Flashcards

1
Q

ADL Definition

A

Activities of daily living

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What is Body Mechanics?

A

Coordinated efforts of the muscular skeleton and the nervous system

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3
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Where is a patients center of gravity

A

Midline

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4
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Best place to secure the gait belt on a patient when helping ambulate them?

A

Mid stomach / Waist line

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5
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Best way to keep a patient positive when trying to ambulate?

A

Make goals and celebrate with the patient when achieved

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6
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What decreases friction

A

Using different materials

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7
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What is the most common friction found in the hospital setting?

A

Water from soiled lines

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8
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Sheer definitnion

A

Force against skin when the skin stays stationary

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9
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High Fowler’s

A

HOB 90 degrees

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10
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Fowler’s

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HOB of 45 degrees or more

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11
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Semi Fowler’s

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HOB raised to 30 degrees

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12
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Trendelenburg

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Entire bed tilted where head is down

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13
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Reverse Trendelenburg

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Entire bed tilted where head is up

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14
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Orthopenic

A

Leaning over and resting

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15
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When should you avoid manual PT handling?

A

Whenever possible

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16
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Standard Precautions

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4 P’s, call light in reach, nonslip socks

17
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Moderate Risk

A

Fall sign with yellow socks and gowns

18
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High Risk

A

Door stays open with bed and chair alarms

19
Q

What do you need before ambulating a patient for the first time?

A

Doctor’s order

20
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Where should you stand with a patient with a weakness on one side due to a physical injury?

A

On their strong side

21
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Where should you stand with a patient with a weakness on one side due to a neurological injury?

A

On their weak side

22
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Ambulation

A

The ability to walk

23
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Gait

A

Manner of walking

24
Q

How to determine cane size?

A

Patients are has to be at a 15 degree bend

25
Q

How to determine crutch size?

A

2-3 fingers width from the patients axilla area

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