Nursing Assistant Care by Hedman Ch. 10 Questions with Answers

Nursing Assistant Care by Hedman Ch. 10 Questions with Answers body mechanics - correct answersUsing what helps to prevent injury and protects both you and your residents when assisting with moving or positioning? 1 Assess the load. 2. Think ahead, plan, and communicate the move. 3. Check your base of support. Firm footing. Use wide stance. 4. Face what you are lifting. Don't twist. 5. Keep your back straight, head up, and shoulders back. Helps with proper position. 6. begin in a squatting position. Bend at the hips and knees. Use leg muscles for strength to stand and lift. Push butt out. 7. Tighten stomach muscles when lifting. Helps to take weight off the spine and maintain alignment. 8. Keep the object close to your body. Decreases stress on back. Lift objects to your waist 9. Push or pull when possible rather than lift. Use body weight and not lifting muscles. - correct answers9 basic guidelines in body mechanics. 1. Wash hands. 2. Identify yourself by name. Identify the resident by name. Check DOB. Examine bracelet. 3. Explain procedure to resident. 4. Provide for the resident's privacy with curtain , screen, or door. 5. Adjust bed to safe level, usually waist high. Lock if has wheels. 6. Make sure resident comfortable. 7. Return bed to lowest position. Remove privacy measures. 8. Before leaving, place call light within reach. 9.Provide with fresh water. 10. Wash your hands. 11. Report any changes in resident to nurse. 12. Document procedure using facility guidelines. - correct answersThere are steps that should be followed during every care procedure. What must be performed in most care procedures from the beginning to the end. Think about it... what are you suppose to do when you enter, while you are there, and when you leave. List 12. positioning - correct answersHelping residents into positions that will be comfortable and healthy for them. 2 hours - correct answersBed-bound residents should be repositioned at least how often. Document the position each time and any changes. supine - correct answersPosition where the resident lies flat on his back. Support head with pillow or 2. May use pillows/rolled towel to support immobilized or week arm or hands. Heels should be "floating," by placing a firm pillow under calves and pillow or rolled towel under and above heels. lateral - correct answersPosition where resident is lying on their side. Pillows can be used to support body parts. Ex. Under head, behind back, under raised leg, under straight foot, and under raised bent arm.