body mechanics Flashcards
somewhat inactive, too much time being seated
sedentary
physiological changes that happen after a period of time of inactivity, bedrest, or sedentary lifestyle
deconditoning
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
evidence-based practice
refers to the positioning of joints, tendons, ligaments while sitting, standing and lying
alignment and balance (posture)
how we hold our body when we sit, stand, bend, lift etc.
core body mechanics
center of gravity is usually somewhere between ___% and ___% of standing height
55-77%
where a person is heaviest
midline
____ is what happens when you have force exerted against the skin and the skin remains stationary while the bone structure is moved
shear
trendelenburg position
head of bed tilted down and feet tilted up
in healthcare injuries what is has the worst rates?
overexertion
BR/CBR
bedrest/complete bedrest
BR with BRP
bedrest with bathroom privileges
up ad lib
as patient wants too/desires
up as tolerated
as patient can tolerate
NWB
non-weight bearing
TDWB
touch-down weight bearing
TTWB
toe-touch weight bearing
WBAT
weight bearing as tolerating
FWB
full weight bearing
gait
manner of how someone walks
ambulation
act of walking
max weight for the Sara stedy is ____
400 lbs
standard precautions for risk of falling for injuries
bed locked in lowest position, items in reach, grippy socks, call button, door open, no clutter
moderate risk precautions
standard and yellow socks and yellow gown with fall magnet or signage on door
high risk precautions
door always open, bed alarm, and all other standard precautions
beyond high
always have to have a sitter
Activities enable clients to enhance or maintain their current health levels, good nutrition and regular exercise are examples of such activities
Health promotion
Education about stress management and physical awareness are examples of
Wellness education activity
