C. physical movements

Question 1

When lifting a patient, the basic body mechanics is

Answer 1

• stand with feet separated at a wide base

Keep the weight close to yourself,

Use knees and hips, not the waist, and avoid twisting.

Question 2

How should wheelchair transfers be done?

Answer 2

Place wheelchair either parallel to the table or at a 30 to 45 degree angle with the wheelchairs locked and foot rest out of the way.

keep the patients feet together.

place your feet on either side of the patient’s feet.

the patient should hold on to your shoulders. the lifter should bend their knees and hips while lifting the patient and turning the patient until they are seated on the treatment table.

Question 3

How should stretcher transfers be done?

Answer 3

Two or more lifters should transfer the patient. place the stretcher at the same height as the treatment table. use this sheet and sliding board to reduce risk of injury to the lifters.

Question 4

What is a gait belt?

Answer 4

Device used to transfer a patient from one position to another; such as from a standing position to a wheelchair

Question 5

What is a hoyer lift?

Answer 5

A machine-controlled sling that helps to transfer heavier patients

Question 6

What kind of devices are Hoyer lifts and gait belt

Answer 6

Ergonomic devices

• holler lift needs training prior using this device

Question 7

Where are two common locations for IV catheters? (pg 21)

Answer 7

forearm and top of hand

Question 8

The bag for IV catheters should be places

Answer 8

18” to 24” above the vein

Question 9

What is a port?

Answer 9

Metal disc placed under skin

Question 10

Where are common locations for ports

Answer 10

chest or upper arm

Question 11

What does a port help avoid?

Answer 11

multiple needle sticks

Question 12

What is a Nasal Cannula

Answer 12

disposable plastic tubing with two hollow projections that deliver oxygen into the nostrils. delivers oxygen at low flow rate.

• (1-6 L/min)

Question 13

What is a simple face mask for oxygen?

Answer 13

placed over the nose and mouth used to deliver oxygen for short periods of time. delivers oxygen at low flow rate.

( 5-10 L/min)

Question 14

What is a Nasogastric tube (NG) ?

Answer 14

Plastic tube Placed in the nose which goes into the stomach to assist with feeding and oral medications

Question 15

What are chest tubes used for

Answer 15

to drain air or fluids from the pleural cavity in the chest.

Question 16

What is a tracheostomy tuube?

pg 22

Answer 16

small tube inserted through a hole created in the neck to the trachea in order to open airways and help with breathing.