Body Mechanics Flashcards
(30 cards)
The nurse is conducting range of motion exercises and moves the left arm away from the body.
Abduction
A patient who had right hip surgery should have a foam device to keep leg from moving toward the body.
Adduction
The nurse places a pillow under the patients forearms to keep upper arms parallel to patients body.
Alignment
The nurse keeps feet at shoulder width apart in preparation for lifting patient up in bed.
Base of support
The study of how muscles and body posture helps prevent injuries.
Body mechanics
Immobility contributes to
contractures
An abnormal shortening of a muscle.
contractures
Terms to describe dorsal
supine, flat on back
Supine position with extremities flexed
Dorsal recumbent
Bending feet backwards
Dorsiflexion
Return body part to normal position.
Extension
Movement of joint increases angle between two adjoining joints.
Extension
Movement of joint decreases angle between two adjoining joints.
Flexion.
Head of bed is raised 45-60 degrees
Fowlers
Other name for knee-chest position.
Genupectoral
Extreme extension of a limb.
Hyperextension
Inability to move
Immobility
Pressure ulcers may result from
immobility
Connections between bones
Joints
In supine position with knees flexed and feet on stirrups
Lithotomy
This position may be used for pelvic exams.
Lithotomy
The person who is ________can move around.
Mobile
A back injury is classified as
Musculoskeletal disorder
The COPD patient breathes better in this position.
Orthopneic
