Chapter 8: Positioning, Transfers, & Ambulation Flashcards
1
Q
Why change positions?
A
Avoid muscle stiffness and skin breakdown
Prevent decreased circulations which can cause muscle contractures
2
Q
Positioning
A
Helping pts into positions that promote comfort and health
3
Q
How often should you reposition pts?
A
Bed bound = q2h
Pts in w/c = q1h
4
Q
Supine
A
Pt lies flat on back
5
Q
Lateral
A
Pt lies on their side
6
Q
Prone
A
Pt lies on stomach
7
Q
Fowler’s
A
Pt in a semi-sitting position
45-60 degrees
8
Q
Low fowler’s
A
15-30 degrees
9
Q
Semi fowler’s
A
30-45 degrees
10
Q
High fowler’s
A
60-90 degrees
11
Q
Sims’
A
Left side lying position
12
Q
Shearing
A
Friction that results from skin moving 1 way and the bone underneath moving the opposite direction
13
Q
Logrolling
A
Moving a pt as a unit w/o disturbing the alignment of the body
14
Q
Ambulatory
A
Pt who can get out of bed and move
