falls and ranchos gait Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
main goal for patient handling
A
safety
2
Q
when handling a patient always have a ___ and ___
A
back up plan and exit strategy
3
Q
lbs limit for working with patients?
A
35lbs
4
Q
what is safe patient handling?
A
reducing the amount of lifting healthcare workers do
providing equipment to reduce load on HC workers
keeping patients safe
5
Q
two choices when a patient is falling
A
assist with controlled fall to floor
get out of the way
6
Q
warning signs a patient may fall?
A
lightheadedness
SOB
weakness in knees
dizziness
7
Q
once a patient has fallen check and make sure they are okay by assessing
A
cognition
bones
joints
pain
