body mechanics

Question 1

somewhat inactive, too much time being seated

Answer 1

sedentary

Question 2

physiological changes that happen after a period of time of inactivity, bedrest, or sedentary lifestyle

Answer 2

deconditoning

Question 3

how we improve our practices as nurses, it says “this has been the results, lets study that, and now we have proof that this is why these things are happening”. Gold standard

Answer 3

evidence-based practice

Question 4

refers to the positioning of joints, tendons, ligaments while sitting, standing and lying

Answer 4

alignment and balance (posture)

Question 5

how we hold our body when we sit, stand, bend, lift etc.

Answer 5

core body mechanics

Question 6

center of gravity is usually somewhere between ___% and ___% of standing height

Answer 6

55-77%

Question 7

where a person is heaviest

Answer 7

midline

Question 8

____ is what happens when you have force exerted against the skin and the skin remains stationary while the bone structure is moved

Answer 8

shear

Question 9

trendelenburg position

Answer 9

head of bed tilted down and feet tilted up

Question 10

in healthcare injuries what is has the worst rates?

Answer 10

overexertion

Question 11

BR/CBR

Answer 11

bedrest/complete bedrest

Question 12

BR with BRP

Answer 12

bedrest with bathroom privileges

Question 13

up ad lib

Answer 13

as patient wants too/desires

Question 14

up as tolerated

Answer 14

as patient can tolerate

Question 15

NWB

Answer 15

non-weight bearing

Question 16

TDWB

Answer 16

touch-down weight bearing

Question 17

TTWB

Answer 17

toe-touch weight bearing

Question 18

WBAT

Answer 18

weight bearing as tolerating

Question 19

FWB

Answer 19

full weight bearing

Question 20

gait

Answer 20

manner of how someone walks

Question 21

ambulation

Answer 21

act of walking

Question 22

max weight for the Sara stedy is ____

Answer 22

400 lbs

Question 23

standard precautions for risk of falling for injuries

Answer 23

bed locked in lowest position, items in reach, grippy socks, call button, door open, no clutter

Question 24

moderate risk precautions

Answer 24

standard and yellow socks and yellow gown with fall magnet or signage on door

Question 25

high risk precautions

Answer 25

door always open, bed alarm, and all other standard precautions

Question 26

beyond high

Answer 26

always have to have a sitter

Question 27

Activities enable clients to enhance or maintain their current health levels, good nutrition and regular exercise are examples of such activities

Answer 27

Health promotion

Question 28

Education about stress management and physical awareness are examples of

Answer 28

Wellness education activity