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| decrease in the size of the organ, tissue, or muscle |
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| labored or difficult breathing |
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| an area of tissue necrosis that penetrates below the epidermis; excavation of the surface of any body organ |
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| center of gravity when a person is standing |
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| how to move or lift a heavy object |
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| keep it close to your body |
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| have patient assist, reduce surface area, pull don't push, use a sliding board or sheet |
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| confirm identity, introduce and explain, look at wristband |
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| what to look for in patient assessment |
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1. deviations from correct body alignment
2. immobility of limited ROM
3. ability to walk
4. breathing, heart, or muscle problems |
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| 7 assessment considerations |
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1. general condition
2. ROM and weight bearing ability
3. strength and endurance
4. balance
5. understanding expectations
6. patient acceptance
7. medication history |
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| 7 rules for during a move |
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1. give only necessary assistance
2. go shortest distance
3. lock everything
4. use patients strong side
5. patient in shoes not socks
6. inform and encourage patient
7. give short simple commands |
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| support spine, head, and extremities |
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| must be ordered and must be least restrictive and only used as a last resort |
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| patient must be close enough to be seated in one pivot |
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| laying on side with one arm in front and one behind and top leg bent and bottom leg straight |
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| indications of imminent skin breakdown |
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| blanching, coldness over pressure area followed by heat and redness (reactive hyperemia) |
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| patient safety in case of a fire |
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1. move patients from imminent danger
2. close windows and doors
3. turn off oxygen
4. evacuate |
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| dose limit for pregnant workers |
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