Chapter 14 Flashcards
Good body alignment
Reduces strain on muscle and prevents injury
Before lifting or moving client
Can I do this safely? What are the clients abilities? Is there a no lift policy?
Transfer belt
A strong strap around clients waist
Should be placed on unaffected side
Transfer board
A smooth board placed between two surfaces
Rules of good body mechanics
Wide base of support
Using large muscles, legs and bend knees
Transfer
Client assists
Lift
Without clients weight-baring or assistance
Regular position changes
Comfort
Well-being
Breath easier
Promote circulation
When moving a client it is your responsibility
To make sure that anyone who helps you is trained
Why is it better to lift or roll the client
Reduces the risk of tearing and shearing
Cover and screen the client
To protect privacy rights
What is a trapeze
A device that attaches to the bed or to a bed frame over the bed, the client grasps the bar of the trapeze and pulls
You should always move the client
In one unit
What is it called when the client gets dizzy or faint
Postural hypotension
When transferring a client which side goes first
Unaffected side
