Chapter 14

Question 1

Good body alignment

Answer 1

Reduces strain on muscle and prevents injury

Question 2

Before lifting or moving client

Answer 2

Can I do this safely? What are the clients abilities? Is there a no lift policy?

Question 3

Transfer belt

Answer 3

A strong strap around clients waist
Should be placed on unaffected side

Question 4

Transfer board

Answer 4

A smooth board placed between two surfaces

Question 5

Rules of good body mechanics

Answer 5

Wide base of support
Using large muscles, legs and bend knees

Question 6

Transfer

Answer 6

Client assists

Question 7

Lift

Answer 7

Without clients weight-baring or assistance

Question 8

Regular position changes

Answer 8

Comfort
Well-being
Breath easier
Promote circulation

Question 9

When moving a client it is your responsibility

Answer 9

To make sure that anyone who helps you is trained

Question 10

Why is it better to lift or roll the client

Answer 10

Reduces the risk of tearing and shearing

Question 11

Cover and screen the client

Answer 11

To protect privacy rights

Question 12

What is a trapeze

Answer 12

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

Question 13

You should always move the client

Answer 13

In one unit

Question 14

What is it called when the client gets dizzy or faint

Answer 14

Postural hypotension

Question 15

When transferring a client which side goes first

Answer 15

Unaffected side

Question 16

Transfer sheet or pad is placed under

Answer 16

From head to above the knees

Question 17

No lift policy means

Answer 17

Mechanical lifts need to be used