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| How you stand, move, and position your body |
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| Placement of the body for lying or sitting |
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| What are some benefits that proper positioning has? |
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-promotes good circulation
-prevents joint deformities and contractures
-prevent loss of muscle tone
-prevent edema
-prevent pressure ulcers |
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Aka pressure ulcer
Serious skin problem related to inactivity. Pale, pinkish-red, or darkened skin color at pressure points |
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| How do you check for proper bed alignment? |
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Stand at the foot of the bed to see whether the residents hip, shoulder, and eat are in a straight line.
Stand at the toes to see the nose |
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Rolled up towel or small blanket
Used to help with positioning |
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| Sitting at 45-90 degree angle |
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| Sitting at 30 degree angle with knees slightly bent |
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| For any device that restrains movement and cannot be easily removed by a resident a _________ is required |
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| A belt that goes around a residents waist to help the NA have a good grip when transferring |
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| Used for patients who are hemiplegic |
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| Resident moves with minimal help |
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| Resident is unable to help. At least two people are needed |
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Aka monkey pole
A swinging bar hanging over the bed from a metal frame. Resident can grab and lift themselves off the bed |
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| Hydraulic or battery powered lift is used for moving non weight bearing residents |
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| Board that keeps the back straight during transfer of helpless patient |
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| Extra sheet that is used to transfer patient when there is no danger of a back injury |
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| Small board placed between a bed and a wheelchair. Resident sits on it and slides across into desired position |
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| How often should a resident be repositioned |
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| What should you do if someone starts to fall while walking? |
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| Do not try to stop the fall. Side step and bend at your knees to slowly ease them to the floor. Stay with them and call for help. Do not move them until a nurse approves |
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