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Chapter 13 Flashcards

1
Q

What is biomechanics?

A

Branch of science that applies the laws of physics to living creatures - used for safe lifting

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2
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What type of injury is the leading cause for disability in the US?

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Back injury

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3
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Fundamentals to safe patient handling involve:

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Base of support
Center of gravity
Mobility
Stability muscles

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4
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What is the base of support?

A

Foundation on which a body rests.

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5
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How to enlarge base of support?

A

Stand with feet apart

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6
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What is the center of gravity?

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Hypothetical point at which all mass appears to be centered. Sacral level 2

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7
Q

How should you move objects?

A

Hold close to your center of gravity

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8
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Center of gravity must always be over:

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Base of support

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9
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What are mobility muscles?

A

Found in limbs
Biceps, hamstrings

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10
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What are stability muscles?

A

Found in torso
Latissimus dorsi
Rectus abdominis

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11
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What are mobility muscles used for?

A

Lifting

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12
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What are stability muscles used for?

A

Postural support

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13
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How should wheelchair be positioned for a stand-by assist transfer?

A

45 degrees to the table, determine patient’s abilities

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14
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How should wheelchair and patient be positioned for assisted standing pivot transfer?

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45 degrees to the table, strong side closest to the table; use transfer belt

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15
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How should you lift a patient when doing a two person lift?

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Stronger person lifts torso; other person lifts legs and feet

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16
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How should cart be aligned with the table?

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Car alongside the table, patient strongest side closest to the table

17
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How many people should do a cart transfer?

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3

18
Q

How should poeple do the cart transfer?

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One at the head, one at the chest/pelvic girdle, on at the legs

Person supporting pelvic girdle stays on side of cart

Person at head gives commands

19
Q

Always roll patient towards:

A

You

20
Q

Commonly attached medical equipment

A

Oxygen tubing, IV lines, urine bags, CVLs

21
Q

What causes orthostatic hypotension

A

A decrease in vasomotor tone in blood vessels results in a decrease in oxygen to the brain

22
Q

What cart transfer device has the greatest potential for back strain in the radiographer

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Draw sheet

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