Health Occ, Ch 14-17, 27, & 29 Body Mechanics, Transfers, and The Patients Unit

Question 1

The Standard Unit includes… (5)

Answer 1

-Bed
-Bedside stand (urinal, bedpan, washbasin, emesis basin, soap, toilet -paper, and personal hygiene items kept here)
-Over bed table
-Call light
-Privacy Curtain

Question 2

A ____ bed is not in use. It is ready for a new patient or resident. Covers pulled up and bed in high position for a patient. Covers pulled up and bed in low position for residents who are up during the day. All rails down. [hospital-ready for new patient & nursing home- changed & made for day]

Answer 2

closed

Question 3

An ___ bed is in use. Top covers are folded back so the person can get into bed. Low position. 1 rail up, opposite of door.

Answer 3

open

Question 4

An ___ bed is made with the person in it.

Answer 4

occupied

Question 5

___ Bed is made to transfer a person from a stretcher.

Answer 5

Surgical

Question 6

In nursing centers, linens are not changed everyday. They are changed on ___ days and when ___.

Answer 6

shower; soiled

Question 7

Checkpoints Before Leaving include… (5)

Answer 7

-Patient is comfortable (ask if anything else is needed before you leave).
-Side rails are elevated if indicated
-Bed is at lowest level
-Call signal and other supplies are within easy reach of the patient
-All equipment has been replaced, area is neat and clean.

Question 8

____ means using the body in an efficient and careful way.
It involves good posture, balance, and using your strongest and largest muscles for work. (legs)

Answer 8

Body mechanics

Question 9

_____ (posture) is the way the head, trunk, arms, and legs are aligned with one another.

Answer 9

Body alignment

Question 10

Good alignment is… (2)

Answer 10

-Letting the body move and functioning with strength and efficiency
-Needed when standing, sitting, and lying down