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FundamentalsActivity
Body Mechanics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Kinesiology? | The study of the movement of body parts. Also known as body mechanics. |
| Why are good body mechanics important? (two reasons) | To promote body functionsTo prevent injury |
| What is one of the most common injuries in health care workers? | lower back strain. |
| What are two basic principles for body movement and alignment of patients? | Maintain Correct anatomic positionChange position frequently. |
| What are pressure ulcers? | Ulcers that form from local interference with circulation. |
| What are three hazards of improper alignment? | Interference with circulation, which may lead to pressure ulcersMuscle cramps and possible contracturesFluid collection in the lungs |
| What are decubitus ulcers? | Pressure Ulcers |
| When do decubitus ulcers occur? | when pressure on the skin causes an area of local tissue necrosis. |
| Where do decubitus ulcers most often occur? | between a bony prominence and an external surface. |
| What are four commonly used nursing diagnoses for problems of body movement? | Risk for injuryImpaired physical mobilityRisk for impaired skin integrityImpaired walking |
| Shearing force | an applied force that causes a downward and forward pressure on the tissues beneath the skin. |
| What are four things accoplished by position changes? | provide comfortrelieve pressure on bony prominences and other partsprevent contractures, deformities, and respiratory problemsimprove circulation |
| What are the three basic positions while lying in bed? | Supineside-lyingprone |
| What is the supine position? | When the patient is resting on their back. It is recommended after spinal surgery and after administration of some types of spinal anesthetics. |
| What is Fowler's position? | Pt is arranged by elevating the head of the bed 60 to 90 degrees. |
| What is Semi-Fowler's position? | Pt is arranged by elevating the head of the bed 30-60 degrees. |
| What body functions do the Fowler's positions promote? | Cardiac Outputrespiratonurinary adn bowel elimination |
| What is an appropriate angle for the legs to be elevated, unless it is contraindicated? | 10-15 degrees |
| What is Low Fowler's position? | Supine with HOB elevated 15-30 degrees. |
| What is High Fowler's position? | Supine with HOB elevated 90 degrees. |
| What is Dorsal recumbent position? | Supine with knees flexed and feet flat on the bed; used for many procedures and examinations. |
| What is Dorsal lithotomy postition? | Feet in stirrups and legs spread farther apart. used in pelvic exams. |
| What is a positive aspect of a patient lying on her side? | It alleviates pressure on the bony prominences of the back. |
| What are the positive aspects of oblique side-lying? | removes pressure from shoulder and hipeasier for patients. |
| What is the sims' position? | a variation of side-lying used for rectal examinations or insertions of tubes or suppositories. |
| What is ROM? | Range of Motion |
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