front 1 Fundamental to good patient handling techniques are the concepts of the base of support, center of gravity, and mobility and stability muscles. The base of support is the foundation on which a body rests. | back 1 Base of Support |
front 2 A hypothetical area of the body where the mass of the body is concentrated; gravity works from this area. | back 2 Center of gravity |
front 3 Where is your center of gravity? | back 3 Second sacral segment |
front 4 Commonly attached medical equipment which should be checked before moving or positioning a patient. | back 4 Oxygen tubing Intravenous lines Central lines Postsurgical drains Urine bags |
front 5 Good Body Mechanics | back 5 - Use good posture. - Always keep your body's line of balance close to your center of gravity (below waistline). - Hold object close to body. - Bend your knees. - Don't twist your trunk. - Push rather than pull. |
front 6 When lifting, the back should be kept straight or in a position of slightly increased __________. | back 6 Lumbar lordosis |
front 7 Using a __________ is a good practice when planning to perform transfers. | back 7 Transfer belt |
front 8 What type of muscles are extremity muscles classified as? Should be used for lifting? | back 8 Mobility |
front 9 What type of muscles are the muscles of the torso classified as? Should be used for support | back 9 Stability |
front 10 When transferring a patient, what is one thing that must be checked before executing the transfer? | back 10 Check the patient's chart to see if they have a restricted weight-bearing status |
front 11 May overestimate their transfer abilities and require assistance. | back 11 Patients with cognitive impairments |
front 12 Sudden drop in blood pressure in the brain when a person stands up quickly from a sitting or supine position; when the oxygen in the brain drops and the person becomes dizzy and prone to fall. | back 12 Orthostatic Hypotension |
front 13 Symptoms of orthostatic hypotension. | back 13 dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, slurred speech |
front 14 Ways to minimize the severity of orthostatic hypotension. | back 14 Have patient stand slowly Encourage patient to talk during the transfer by asking simple questions |
front 15 May occur going from one surface type to a different surface type during transfer. Can be caused by several mechanical factors. | back 15 Skin damage |
front 16 Four types of wheelchair transfers. | back 16 1. Standby assist 2. Assisted standing pivot 3. Two-person lift 4. Hydraulic lift |
front 17 Used for patients who have the ability to transfer from a wheelchair to a table on their own. | back 17 Standby assist |
front 18 The type transfer used when patients cannot transfer independently but can bear weight on their legs | back 18 Assisted standing pivot |
front 19 Transfer used when a patient cannot bear weight on their legs in order to move from the wheelchair to the table. | back 19 Two-person lift |
front 20 Used for transferring heavy patients. | back 20 Hydraulic lift techniques |
front 21 What should a patient be seated on before using a hydraulic lift? | back 21 Lift sling |
front 22 Is critical to lift success. | back 22 Communication |
front 23 Type transfer that usually requires 3 people. | back 23 Cart transfer |
front 24 Immobilization devices is used for a lateral chest film on a nonambulatory patient? Can also be used for compression. | back 24 Velcro straps |
front 25 Common recumbent patient positions. | back 25 Supine Prone Lateral Sims Fowler |