Chapter 16/17, Positioning, transfers, body mechanics

Question 0

Describe supine position

Answer 0

Back lying
Flat bed
Head and shoulders supported on a pillow
Arms and hands on sides, palms up

Question 1

Describe fowlers position

Answer 1

Semi-sitting,
bed raise between 45/60 degrees
Straight spine
Head supported with a pillow
Each arm supported with pillows 
* commonly used with patients with respiratory disorders because it make breathing easier

Question 2

Describe the prone position

Answer 2

Person is lying on their abdomen with head to one side
Flat bed
Pillows under head, abdomen, and lower legs
Arms flexed at elbows with hands near head

Question 3

Explain the lateral or side lying position

Answer 3

Person is laying on one side
Beds flat
Pillow against back so the body makes 45 degrees
Upper leg is in front of the lower leg
Pillows under head and neck, ankle and upper leg and thigh, and under upper hand

Question 4

Describe the sims or semi-prone position

Answer 4

Person lies of left side with right leg sharply flexed so it is not on topof lower leg
Left arm is behind the person
Flat bed
Pillow is under head and shoulders
Upper leg, arm, and hand are all supported with pillows

Question 5

Define transfer

Answer 5

Moving a person from one place to another

Question 6

What does it mean when a patients dependence level is total?

Answer 6

Person cannot help with transfer

Person transferred with mechanical lift

Question 7

What does it mean when a patient need extensive assistance?

Answer 7

The person can bear some weight
they can sit up with help
Transferred with a mechanical lift

Question 8

What does it mean when a patient needs limited assistance?

Answer 8

The person is highly involved in moving or transferring
Needs some help moving legs
Stand-assist devices may be used
Sliding boards are used when transferring from bed to chair

Question 9

When a patients dependence level is supervision, what does that mean?

Answer 9

The staff needs to look after them
May have to give cues
Help encourage person
Devices may also be used

Question 10

What does it mean when’s person is independent?

Answer 10

They can walk without help

Sometimes limited assistance is needed

Question 11

What are good body mechanics ?

Answer 11

Stand with good Posture
Back straight
Bend kegs, not back
Face person
Do not turn/twist, Pivot

Question 12

What is always used when transferring?

Answer 12

Transfer belt

Question 13

How do you ensure safety when transferring?

Answer 13

Make sure person is wearing non skid socks or shoes
Tie shoes tightly
Check length of gown or robe
Lock bed, wheelchair, stretcher wheels

Question 14

Why do patients bed to change positions?

Answer 14

To prevent bed sores