Chapter. 8 Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility

the principles of body mechanics - Answer - 1. Maintain appropriate body alignment 2. Maintain wide base of support 3.. Bend knees and hips 4. Do not bend from waist Why is good body mechanics important? - Answer - Protects large muscle groups from injury Provides safety Why does using the large muscle groups when lifting work well? - Answer - (Arm, shoulder muscles, hips, and thigh muscles) helps with: -bigger workload -evenly distributed -if base support is widened in the direction of movement , less effort is needed to carry out activity How is it best to move a heavy object? - Answer - -knowing the max weight that is safe to carry -most facilities suggest a 50 lb weight limit on lifting for staff To lift, turn or reposition a patient. - Answer - -Secure adequate assistance to reduce strain and prevent injury to both the nurse and patient. -nurse should facilitate the patients independence, and should teach patient and others safty in moving -feet shoulder length apart, bent at knees and hips, twisting and lifting Most injuries occur when there is a combination that requires the nurse to? - Answer - perform tasks that require repetitive movements and uncomfortable posture and exertion, twisting and lifting When maintaining a wide base of support, the nurse should stand with feet separated shoulder length apart or 1 1/2 times the length of the nurses shoe - Answer - What profession has the most injuries in the workpalce-most workers compensation claims? - Answer - 1. Nursing personnel, includes unlicensed assist. personnel (UAP) 2. CNA What area of the body is injured the most? - Answer - back injuries are most prominent How does a transfer belt help with patient transfer? - Answer - -The patient is pulled up to a standing position and supported by holding the transfer belt that offers stability of patient for the nurse. Why is it import