SCM Flashcards
What is an Extended Arm Assist?
Positioning behind the client with an extended arm, whilst cupping their bicep. (Can be Performed with 2 Persons)
What is a Bicep Assist?
When you position behind the client, cupping over their bicep, and securing the outside of their arm with your other hand. (Can be Performed with 2 Persons)
What is a Cross Arm Assist?
When you are positioned behind a client, cupping each bicep in a cross armed formation, leaning them (and you) back. Your leading foot should be rooted directly behind them
What is the most common leg/feet position to be in, and why?
Leading with your left, trailing with your right. Most clients are right handed.
What is a Shoulder Assist?
When you approach a client from their side, lift with your shoulder under their arm while hugging them/holding their other (fore)arm in a secured cradle (one hand over the other). They should be leaned towards you in a stable manner.
What is an Upper Torso Assist?
When you position behind the client, and swim over both of their shoulders to secure their upper body. You should only station your hands against yourself, not the client. (Can be Performed by Multiple Persons) - (Can be Transitioned to a Seated Position)
What is a Cradle Assist?
When you position behind the client, and secure each forearm from the inside (between their arm and side). - (Can be Transitioned to a Seated Position)
What is a Hook Transport?
When you (and another person) approach a client from the front, and secure each arm with a vertical arm under the armpit whilst holding the rest of the arm (seatbelt) style in front of you. - (Can be Transitioned to a Seated Position) - (Transport to Separate Location Utility)
When you are transitioning from Standing to Seated, what should you keep in mind?
Keeping your knees splayed away. (Closest leg has knees to the ground)
- Do not pin the client with your body weight.
Why should you lean away from the client’s head during a restraint?
To prevent headbanging injury.
What is an impact cushion for?
- Staff Utility
- To prevent injury while securing legs
- To prevent spitting from contacting staff
What are the two positions to secure legs on?
- Upper
- Lower
What should you be aware of during a multi-step restraint?
Repositioning by Release
What is a fade?
When the restraint is ending via staff exiting from each position.
Are we allowed to sweep a client’s feet during a transition from standing to seated?
No, you cannot touch a clients legs until they are repositioned fully.
Are you allowed to brace against a wall during a restraint?
You are allowed to brace yourself against a wall, but not a client against a wall.
What are the three steps to an Extended Arm Assist Transport?
- Bump
- Step
- Slide
How should you hold a client’s bicep when performing an Extended Arm Assist?
“Cup, not Claw.”
When engaging with a crisis, what should you be practicing?
Environmental Awareness
Should the car be moving during a Vehicle Immobilization?
No.
What is a Vehicle Immobilization?
When you seated beside a client, and you secure their forearm(s) from between their side and bicep while placing your leg on the inside of their closest ankle. (Can be Performed with 2 Persons)
