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Transfers Flashcards

1
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What is WRMSDS?

A

work related musculoskeletal disorders

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2
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What percent of sonographers experience WRMSDS?

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90%

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3
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What percent of sonographers suffered career ending injuries?

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20%

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What are steps to prevents WRMSDS?

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  1. Is pt close enough to me
  2. Are my arms and elbows tucked in
  3. Did i adjust chair and bed for exam
  4. Am i working from pt or system
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5
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What are the 3 parts of body mechanics?

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Base of support
Line of gravity
Center of gravity

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What does base of support mean?

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Part of the body is in contact with the flood, a broad base of support provides stability (feet separated shoulder width apart)

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What does line of gravity mean?

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An imaginary vertical line passing through the center of gravity

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What does center of gravity mean?

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Point around which the body is balanced, not leaning to one side

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9
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What position are you most stable in?

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When your center of gravity aligns with the center of your base of support

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10
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What are the 8 rules of body mechanics?

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  1. Provide broad base of suport
  2. Work at comfortable height
  3. When lifting, bend knees and keep back straight
  4. Keep load well balanced and close to body
  5. Roll of push heavy objects, avoid pulling or lifting
  6. Distribute weight equally to both feet
  7. Maintain good posture
  8. Ask for help when lifting heavy objects
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What are the common pt body positions?

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Recumbent, supine, prone, fowlers, trendelenbrug, reverse trendelenburg

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12
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What is recumbent?

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Any position where the pt is lying down

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13
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What is lateral recumbent?

A

pt is lying on one side
aka decub

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14
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What is supine?

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pt is lying on back

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15
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What is prone?

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pt is lying face down

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16
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What is Fowler’s?

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supine but upper body is elevated

17
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What is Trendelenburg?

A

pt head is lower than feet, usually 15 degrees

18
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What is reverse Trendelenburg?

A

pt head is higher than feet

19
Q

How do you prepare for a safe pt transfer?

A
  1. Plan what you are going to do and prepare work area
  2. Remove any obstacles
  3. Obtain equipment and check for safety and function
  4. Explain to pt what you are going to do
  5. Enlist pt help if possible
  6. Ask for help if needed
20
Q

When assisting a stroke pt, which side of the pt should you be on?

A

the pt’s weak side

21
Q

What should hip replacement pts avoid?

A

abduction, adduction, and rotation of limb

22
Q

What should knee replacement pts avoid?

A

extension and flexion

23
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What should you do if pt injury occurs during transport?

A

complete a formal incident report

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