Unit 7 Flashcards
A safety step you should take before standing a resident to walk is
make sure the floor is clean of debris
What is body alignment
positioning the residents body correctly
Complications of immobility
- poor circulation
- constipation
- respiratory difficulties
- incontinence
Something you dont want to do with body mechanics
is have a narrow base of support
Laying on your back you’re in what position
Supine
Range of motion exercise is more effective where?
effective in bed than wheelchair
When ambulating a resident
a transfer belt is put around the residents waist to provide a a way to hold onto the resident
As an NAR to prevent falls you should
remove obstacles in the way
- ex. chair, equipment, over bed table
If you have a resident who has had a total hip replacement
you DONT want to flex the hips more than 90 degrees
Something true about active and passive range of motion
force is NEVER used in range of motion exercises
How often do you switch/adjust resident
look at care plan
When helping to lift a resident, you want to
stay close to the resident
A resident is falling, what do you do?
Ease the resident to the floor
A resident has affected their Left side, which side should you be on?
Left side because its the weak side
Complications of an activity
- respiratory infections
- constipation
- muscle weakness
