Exam Review Flashcards
Guidelines for body mechanics
Squat, bend at knees and hips, don’t use back muscles, turn body as whole unit, move feet in direction of turn
Good body alignment promotes
Comfort, breathing, circulation, prevents pressure ulcers
Friction
Resistance, skin rubbing against another surface
Shearing
Tearing of skin tissue hen skin sticks to a surface, bed or clothing
Lateral position
Sims position
Prone position
Supine position
Low Fowler
15 degrees to 30 degrees
Semi Fowler
30 to 45 degrees
High Fowler
45 to 90 degrees
Logrolling
Turning the person as a unit in alignment with one motion, with care taken to prevent twisting of the spinal column
If spinal injury/ post op spinal surgery logroll with how many people
3 people
Can psw students use mechanical lift
No
Two trained people must be present
Immobility can lead to what
Constipation, pneumonia, blood clots, pressure sores
If client falls
Do not try to prevent, guide to floor, call for help
After client falls
Assess for injury, incident report
Good nutrition promotes
Helps with wound healing
Maintains body function
MentAl function
Proteins
Energy, tissue repair
Carbohydrates
Energy, broken down to sugars
Fats
Energy, help body use vitamins
Vitamins
Normal function and growth
Minerals
Specific body function
Water
Most important, necessary for life, cell function, body temp regulations
What should you assess for when feeding a client
Swallowing, pocketing, chewing difficulties
Signs of dysphasia
Difficultly chewing
Coughing or vomiting food
Excessive saliva or drooling
If making occupied bed
Always assessing client skin, toleration of procedure
Dirty linens
Gloves, check for personal items,
roll away from you
Place in hamper immediately
Observations of hair
Sores, flakes, infestation. Dry or oily hair