Nursing Assistant Care Long-Term Hartman's Chapter 10 Review Questions With 100% Correct Answers.

Guidelines for proper body mechanics - * Assess the load (weight) *Think ahead, plan, and communicate *Check your base of support and be sure you have a firm footing *Face what you are lifting. Feet should always face the direction you are moving. *Back straight *Begin in a squatting position and lift with legs *Tighten your stomach *Keep objects close *Push if possible Positioning - Act of helping resident into positions that promote comfort and good health How often should bedbound residents be repositioned - Every two hours Prone - Lying on their stomach Supine - Lying on their back Sims' - Lying on their left side with lower arm behind and upper knee bent Lateral - Lying on either side Fowler's - Positioned at a 45 to 60 degree with the head and shoulders are elevated Draw Sheet - An extra sheet placed on top of the bottom sheet when the bed is made Shearing - Rubbing or friction that results from the skin moving one way and bone underneath remained fixed or moving in opposite directions Logrolling necessary - In case of neck or back problems, spinal cord injures, or back or hip surgeries*Dangling benefit - A resident to regain balance before standing up and allows blood pressure to stabilize. Applying a transfer belt - *Identify yourself by name. Identify the resident by name *Wash your hands *Explain procedure to the resident. Speak clearly, slowly, and directly *Provide for the resident's privacy with curtain, screen, or door *Adjust bed to the lowest position. Lock bed wheels *Assist the resident to a sitting up position with feet flat on the floor *Put non-skid footwear and make sure laces are tied *Place belt over resident's clothes and around waist *Tighten the buckle until snug *Check to see are not caught under belt *Position the buckle slightly off-center in the front or back for comfort *Last is position the buckle slightly off-center in the front or back for comfort