Chapter 15 Body Mechanics And safe Resident Handling, Positioning, And Transfers

Question 1

Base of support

Answer 1

The area on which an object rests

Question 2

Body alignment

Answer 2

The way the head, trunk, arms and legs are aligned with one another; posture

Question 3

Body mechanics

Answer 3

Using the body in an efficient and careful way

Question 4

Dorsal recumbent position

Answer 4

See “supine position”

Question 5

Ergonomics

Answer 5

The science of designing a job to fit the worker

Question 6

Fowler position

Answer 6

A semi-setting position; the head of the bed is raised between 45 / 60 degrees

Question 7

Friction

Answer 7

The rubbing of one surface against another

Question 8

Lateral position

Answer 8

The person lies on one side or the other; side lying position

Question 9

Left semiprone position

Answer 9

A lateral position in which the upper leg (right leg) is sharply flexed so it is not on the lower leg (left leg) and the lower arm (left arm) is behind the person. Used for rectal procedures

Question 10

Logrolling

Answer 10

Turning the person as a unit, in alignment with one motion

Question 11

Posture

Answer 11

See body alignment

Question 12

Prone position

Answer 12

Lying on the abdomen with the head turned to one side

Question 13

Shearing

Answer 13

When skin sticks to a surface while muscles slide in the direction the body is moving

Question 14

Side-Lying position

Answer 14

See Lateral position

Question 15

Supine position

Answer 15

The back lying position; dorsal recumbent position

Question 16

Transfer

Answer 16

Moving the person from one place to another

Question 17

Slings types

Answer 17

•standard full sling - used for normal transfers
• extended length sling - used for persons with extra-large thighs
•bathing sling - used to transfer the person directly from the bed or chair in to a bathtub. The sling is left in place and attached to the left during the bath.
• toileting sling - the sling bottom is open. For infection control, each person should have own toileting sling.
•Amputee sling - used for the person who has had both legs amputated (double amputee)
• Follow center policy and the manufacturer instructions for washing slings. Also follow center policy for handling and washing slings. A sling is contaminated if it:
• has any visible sign of blood, body fluids, secretions or excretion
• is used on a person bare skin
• is used to bathe a person

Question 18

Using a mechanical lift

Answer 18

• you must be trained in it’s use
• you must be at least 18 years old of age
• it must be in good working condition
• the sling straps hooks and chains must be in good repair
• the person weight must not exceed the lift capacity
•At least two staff members are needed
There are different types of lifts!
Read each lift instructions!

Question 19

Good body mechanics involves the following except

Answer 19

Having the job fit the worker

Question 20

Good alignment means

Answer 20

Having the head,trunk,arms and legs aligned with one another

Question 21

These actions are about body mechanics. Which action is NoT correct?

Answer 21

Hold object away from your body when lifting, moving or carrying them

Question 22

You are turning a person in bed. Which action is not correct?

Answer 22

Keep the far bed rail down

Question 23

Residents are repositioned at least every

Answer 23

2 hours

Question 24

The back lying position is called

Answer 24

Supine position or Dorsal recumbent position

Question 25

Breathing is usually easier in

Answer 25

Fowler position

Question 26

A pillow is placed against the person back in

Answer 26

Lateral position

Question 27

A persons skin rubs against the sheets. This is called

Answer 27

Friction

Question 28

Which occurs when a person slides down in bed?

Answer 28

Shearing

Question 29

Before Side-Turning a person, you

Answer 29

Move the person to the side of the bed where the back will be at

Question 30

The Logrolling procedure

Answer 30

Is used after spinal cord injuries or surgeries

Question 31

When getting ready to dangle a person, you need to know

Answer 31

Which side is stronger

Question 32

For chair and wheelchair transfers , the person must

Answer 32

Wear nonskid footwear

Question 33

When transferring the person to bed, a chair,or the toilet

Answer 33

The person strong side moves first

Question 34

You are going to use a mechanical lift. You must do the following except

Answer 34

Use a transfer belt

Question 35

To safety transfer a person with mechanical lift at least

Answer 35

Two workers are needed

Question 36

These statements are about transfers to and from a stretcher? Which is false?

Answer 36

Once on the stretcher. The person can be left alone

Question 37

Which of the following statements about mechanical lifts is incorrect?

Answer 37

If you know how to use one, you know how to use them all.

Question 38

You are transferring John Lynn to a stretcher. Which is correct?

Answer 38

The stretcher side rails are kept up during transport

Question 39

The bed is in the lowest horizontal position to give care

Answer 39

False

Question 40

Using a lift sheet to move a person up in bed reduces shearing and friction

Answer 40

True

Question 41

When transferring a person the weak side moves first

Answer 41

False/ strong side moves first

Question 42

Proper positioning helps prevent pressure ulcers and contractures

Answer 42

True