Chapter 18 Flashcards
Base Of Support
The area on which an object rests
Body Alignment
The way the head, trunk, arms, and legs align with one another; posture
Body Mechanics
Using the body in an efficient and careful way.
Dorsal Recumbent Postition
The back-lying or supine position
Ergonomics
The science of designing a job to fit the worker; ergo means work; nomos means law.
Fowler’s Position
A semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees
Lateral Position
The person lies on 1 side of the other; side-lying position
Musculo-skeletal disorders (MSDs)
Injuries and disorders of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and cartilage
Sims’ Position
A left side-lying 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; semi-prone side position
Supine Position
The back-lying or dorsal recumbent position
Force
The amount of physical effort needed for a task. Lifting or transferring heavy persons, preventing falls, and sudden motions are examples.
Repeating Action
Doing the same motion or series of motions often or continually. Re-positioning persons and transfers to and from beds, chairs, and commodes without adequate rest breaks are examples.
Awkward Postures
Assuming positions that place stress on the body. Examples are reaching above shoulder height, kneeling, squatting, leaning over a bed, bending, or twisting the torso while lifting.
Heavy Lifting
Manually lifting people who cannot move themselves
Prone Position
The person lies on the abdomen with the head turned to 1 side
Semi-Fowler’s Position
The head of the bed is raised 30 degrees
High-Fowler’s Position
The head of the bed is raised 60-90 degrees
