Chapter 19 Flashcards
The term for moving a person from one place to another
a transfer
T/F
To move the person in segments, you should move the person towards you
True
A resident has slid down in the WC, what is the safest way to reposition the resident if they can assist?
You are a new CNA and this situation arises, what should you do?
Apply a transfer belt, have the person stand and reposition buttocks in the chair
Follow the nurses direction and the patients care plan
Friction
the rubbing of 1 surface against another
logrolling
turning the person as a unit, in alignment, with 1 motion
shearing
when the skin sticks to a surface while muscles slide in the direction the body is moving
When moving the person in segments, what do you move first?
The upper part of the body
How many workers are needed to safely use a mechanical lift
at least 2
Your facility has a new mechanical lift, what do you need to do first
Be trained on how to safely use the lift
A resident slide down in the WC. They cannot assist you. What is the SAFEST way to reposition this resident
Use a mechanical lift
T/F
A person weighs 300 pounds, but the weight restrictions of your mechanical lift is 250 pounds. You can use the lift anyways if you have an extra person help.
False- go get the nurse
When transferring a patient, what side moves first?
The persons strong side
Before you dangle a resident, what information should you be aware of?
The patient’s strong and weak sides
Logrolling is used to turn the following patients:
older persons with arthritic spines and knees
persons recovering from hip fractures
persons with spinal cord injuries
persons recovering from spinal cord surgery
