Module 5 Study Plan Flashcards
Base of support
Area which objects rest- adaquate base of support- feet should be 30 centimetres apart
Posture
The way in which body parts are positioned in relation to each other
Friction
Resistance skin encounters when it rubs against another service
Shearing
Tearing of skin tissue
Gait
How someone moves
Transfer
To move one person from one place to another using the clients assistance with partial full weight bearing
Lift
Moving person from one place to another with no weight bearing from person
Mechanical Lift
A devise that can elevate and move a person while in a special body sling.
Log rolling
Turning person as 1 unit in alignment with one motion, neck and spine move in one person
Body Mechanics
Good posture and balance- use strongest and largest muscles
Aids to help reposition client
Slider sheet
Trapeze Bar
Rules for lifting heavy client
Bend legs
Wide stance- 30 centimetres apart
Bring client close
Postural Hypotension
Blood pressure drops when you change position
Cyanosis
Blue coloured lips, lay down ASAP, could collapse
Fowler position
A semi upright sitting position in bed
Supine
Back laying for sleep or rest
Lateral
Side lying position
Prone
Front laying position
Sims
Left side laying right leg sharply flexed laying on left leg, partly on and
Complications of improper positioning
Pressure Bed sores Could fall out and get injured Poor circulation Muscle strain
ROM
Range of motion
What is Range of Motion
Moving a joint to the full extent possible without causing pains
Active ROM
Done by client independently