Unit 7 Flashcards

1
Q

A safety step you should take before standing a resident to walk is

A

make sure the floor is clean of debris

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2
Q

What is body alignment

A

positioning the residents body correctly

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3
Q

Complications of immobility

A
  • poor circulation
  • constipation
  • respiratory difficulties
  • incontinence
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4
Q

Something you dont want to do with body mechanics

A

is have a narrow base of support

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5
Q

Laying on your back you’re in what position

A

Supine

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6
Q

Range of motion exercise is more effective where?

A

effective in bed than wheelchair

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7
Q

When ambulating a resident

A

a transfer belt is put around the residents waist to provide a a way to hold onto the resident

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8
Q

As an NAR to prevent falls you should

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remove obstacles in the way
- ex. chair, equipment, over bed table

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9
Q

If you have a resident who has had a total hip replacement

A

you DONT want to flex the hips more than 90 degrees

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10
Q

Something true about active and passive range of motion

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force is NEVER used in range of motion exercises

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11
Q

How often do you switch/adjust resident

A

look at care plan

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12
Q

When helping to lift a resident, you want to

A

stay close to the resident

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13
Q

A resident is falling, what do you do?

A

Ease the resident to the floor

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14
Q

A resident has affected their Left side, which side should you be on?

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Left side because its the weak side

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15
Q

Complications of an activity

A
  • respiratory infections
  • constipation
  • muscle weakness
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16
Q

One thing you dont want a resident to do is

A

allow the resident to check their own brake

17
Q

When transferring a resident from bed to chair

A

use a transfer bed

18
Q

Something that can affect a residents gate (walking)

A

stroke

19
Q

When transferring a resident in a wheelchair

A

have the resident face the front of the elevator

20
Q

Make sure when turning and positioning a resident

A

they have the signal light within reach