Body Mechanics

Question 1

Regulation of Movement

Answer 1

ligaments, cartilage, tendons

Question 2

Skeletal

Answer 2

posture and movement

Question 3

smooth

Answer 3

digestive, bladder, blood vessels

Question 4

cardiac

Answer 4

contract spontaneously (heart)

Question 5

Flexion

Answer 5

bring arm close to head

Question 6

Extension

Answer 6

elbow away from body

Question 7

Hyperextension

Answer 7

elbow away past 90 degrees

Question 8

Abduction

Answer 8

away from the body

Question 9

Adduction

Answer 9

towards the body

Question 10

Rotation

Answer 10

move head from side to side

Question 11

Circumduction

Answer 11

rotate your arm in a circle from shoulder

Question 12

Healthcare Injuries

Answer 12

Nursing has the worst rates of overexertion injuries
-75/10,000 full-time hospital workers
-107/10,000 at a facility
- twice the normal average; three times in nursing homes

Question 13

Risk factors

Answer 13

duration, frequency, intensity

Question 14

Patient risks

Answer 14

weak, unpredictable, loss of sight/hearing, uncooperative, overweight, pain

Question 15

Nurse risks

Answer 15

previous injuries, not trained, not compliant, sleep deprivation, poor health

Question 16

Task risks

Answer 16

loads far from body, heavy, twist and lift, reaching, changes in weight, long duration

Question 17

Foundation of Picking Up or Moving

Answer 17

face direction of movement
body alignment
center of gravity
balance
base of support

Question 18

Priniciples of Alignment

Answer 18

arrange for help
flex knees and feet wide
alignment
tightening stomach
close to body
use extremities

Question 19

BR/CBR

Answer 19

complete bed rest

Question 20

BR with BRP

Answer 20

bed rest with bathroom privledges

Question 21

Up ad lib

Answer 21

patient can get up as desired

Question 22

Up as tolerated

Answer 22

able to tolerate

Question 23

Dangle

Answer 23

sit on edge

Question 24

NWB

Answer 24

non weight bearing

Question 25

TDWB

Answer 25

touch down weight bearing

Question 26

TTWB

Answer 26

toe touch weight bearing

Question 27

WBAT

Answer 27

as tolerated weight bearing

Question 28

FWB

Answer 28

full weight bearing

Question 29

Fall Bundle Standard

Answer 29

call light free of clutter belongings within reach bed locked and low non-skid socks *Do not leave the patient unattended in shower*

Question 30

Fall Bundle Moderate

Answer 30

fall magnet yellow gown/socks

Question 31

Fall Bundle High

Answer 31

door open bed and chair alarm

Question 32

Trendelburg position

Answer 32

head down

Question 33

Reverse Trendelburg position

Answer 33

feet down

Question 34

Supine

Answer 34

laying up

Question 35

Prone

Answer 35

laying on stomach

Question 36

Lateral

Answer 36

side laying

Question 37

Lateral Recumbent

Answer 37

Sims position

Question 38

Orthopneic

Answer 38

catching breath laying head down but sitting

Question 39

Lithotomy

Answer 39

laying with legs in stirup

Question 40

Orthostatic syncopation

Answer 40

change of bp when laying to standing