KEY TERMS Flashcards by Ali Torres | Brainscape

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Activity Orders

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A doctors order that defines the type and amount of activity a hospitalized patient may have (must check this before getting a patient up)

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Duration, Frequency, Intensity

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Combinations of Risk Factors

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BODY MECHANIC PRINCIPLES

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Arrange for adequate help
Flex knees & keep feet wide apart
Keep back, neck, pelvis, and feet aligned, avoid twisting
Tighten stomach muscles and pull buttocks in
Keep objects close to self
Use arms and legs NOT back
Use coordinated movement\

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