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Body Mechanics Flashcards

1
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hemi

A

hemisphere

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2
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quadri

A

quadrants

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3
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plegia

A

paralysis

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4
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paresis

A

weakness

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5
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ROM

A

range of motion

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6
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gait

A

motion in movements

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7
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friction

A

rubbing of 2 surfaces

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8
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proprioception

A

sense of orientation

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9
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contractures

A

permanent shortening of muscle fibers (irreversible)

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10
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What is ROM

A

maximum amount of movement seen in a joint

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11
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What are the two ways for maintaining balance?

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widened base of support

bringing center of gravity towards base of support

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12
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What is an infants spine like and how does it change as they age?

A

infants spine is flexed

as they develop curves are added and the thoracic spine straightens

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13
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What is a toddlers gait like?

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awkward

they have big bellies, wide foot spread and everted feet

also swayback

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14
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school age kids slim down and increases their what?

A

coordination

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15
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What happens during adolescence?

A

rapid growth that makes them look awkward and gangly because the second they get used to their body it changes again

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16
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lordosis?

A

excessive inward curvature of the spine (pregnancy) can be a cause of back pain

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17
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What happens to our bones during older adulthood?

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loss of total bone mass=> weaker bones

also have changes in gait

18
Q

What are some good body mechanics when lifting?

A

hug the load

use big muscles in legs not small ones in back

good tight ab muscles provide support to back

good base of support

get help

use lift if needed

dont tough it out and think you can do it yourself

19
Q

Is it easier to push or pull?

A

pull! (use your weight when pushing or pulling)

20
Q

What requires less energy than lifting?

A

sliding, rolling, or pushing

21
Q

Should you twist your spine?

A

NO, USE LEGS TO PIVOT

22
Q

How can you prevent a back injury?

A

plan ahead

wear low heeled shoes

strengthen core

use large muscle groups, not back

use smooth coordinated movements make sure helpers move at the same time

raise the bed!

23
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wide base of support + low center of gravity =?

A

greater balance and stability

24
Q

should you hold your breath when lifting or moving?

A

NO ALSO ENCOURAGE PATIENT TO BREATH

25
Q

should you work on a flat surface?

A

yes

26
Q

should you face the direction of movement?

A

YES

27
Q

AROM

A

active range of motion (person can put each joint through ROM independently)

28
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AAROM

A

patient uses a stronger limb to assist in ROM on immobile limb, nurse continues movement with PROM to appropriate degree

29
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PROM

A

nurse perform complete ROM on each joint,

this maintains flexibility and prevent contractures, but doesnt maintain strength

30
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CPM

A

continuous passive range of motion

31
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Are flexors stronger than extensors?

A

YES this is why contractures tend to be in a flexed posistion

32
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will PROM prevent contractures?

A

YES

33
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How should you help someone with one sided weakness or paralysis?

A

on their weak side with most stability to the waist, keeps center of gravity midline

34
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what sides are used on?

A

strong side

35
Q

Why would someone need to be supine?

A

after a surgical procedure or spinal anesthetic

36
Q

What are the uses of the fowlers posistions?

A

improves lung expansion

ventilation

CO

drainage

37
Q

What are the uses of the dorsal recumbent?

A

vaginal exams

legs are flexed and externally rotated

38
Q

What are the uses of prone position and some concerns?

A

full hip and knee extension — prevent contractures

limited chest expansion (respiratory)

pressure

plantar flexion of the feet

lumbar hyperextension

39
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What are some uses for the lateral position?

A

sleeping

removing pressure from sacrum

use unaffected side of paralyzed or sensory deficient patient

40
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What is sims position and whys it used?

A

drainage from mouth

pressure reduction

prevent aspiration

administering enema

sleeping-pregnant patients

use unaffected side in paralysis or sensory deficit

lower leg and arm behind patient and upper arm and leg are in front

41
Q

What is a PRAFO boot?`

A

pressure - reducing- anti-footdrop-orthotic boot

42
Q

What else prevents foot drop”?

A

high ankle shoes

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