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PTC Ch 4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| base of support | the portion of the body in contact with a horizontal surface, such as the floor |
| body mechanics | the principles of proper body alignment, movement, and balance |
| center of gravity | the midpoint or center of the weight of a body or object; in the standing adult, the center of gavity is in the midpelvid cavity |
| debilitated | feeble, weak, or otherwise disabled |
| decubitus ulcers | lesions that develop over bony prominences when pressure is exerted for any length of time-bed sores |
| emesis | the act of vomiting |
| kyphotic | posterior curvature of the spine, characteristics of the thoracic spinal segment, results in protrusion of the upper back |
| line of gravity | an imaginary line that extends from the center of gravity to the base of support |
| lordotic | anterior curvature of the spine, characteristics of both the cervical and lumbar segments |
| orthostatic hypotension | a transient state of cerebral anoxia and low blood pressure occuring when an individual assume a standing posture |
| sedation | an induced state of quiet, calmness, or sleep as by means of sedative or hypnotic medication |
| spontaneous combustion | the occurence of fire when a chemical reaction in or near a flammable material causes sufficient heat |
| most prevalent hospitals fires are traceable to | spontaneous combustion, open flames, cigarette smokers, electricity |
| waht must be present for a fire to occur | flammable substance, oxygen, heat |
| what federal agency has written policies and procedures to ensure patient safety | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) |
| what are the most common injuries reported by health care workers | musculoskeletal disorders |
| What are the three concepts essential to understanding the principles of body mechanics | base of support, center of gravity, line of gravity |
| Good body mechanics uses what | the combined strength of your legs, arms, and abdomen to protect the shorts more vulnerable back muscles |
| the correct response in the event of a fire is | RACE-rescue, alarm, contain, extinguish/evacuate |
| the most likely cause of a fire in an imaging department is | an electrical problem |
| which position is considered safe for a patient who is nauseated and may vomit | Fowler's position recommended, but if patient cannot be elevated lateral recumbent |
| components of a spill kit | nitrile gloves, a container of kitty litter, heavy plastic bags, broom, and dustpan |
| ergonomics | th study of human body in relation to the working environment |
| steps for safe patient transfer | check w/ nursing staff and obtain chart, check pt identification, plan and prepare work area, obtain equipment, enlist pts help and explain their role, obtain additional help when necissary |
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