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Ch 19 & 20 Review

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  • Which position is it when the person is laying on their stomach?
    prone
  • What should you do after using the mechanical lift to be considerate of other staff?
    plug in, turn off, clean it, put it back
  • Regular position changes prevent contractures and?
    pressure injuries
  • Where do you place pillows in lateral position?
    behind back, between legs, under arms
  • What should you do if the mechanical lift available is different than one you have used before?
    have nurse demonstrate, ask someone who is trained to use help
  • Name a way to promote comfort when moving or transferring
    explain what you are going to do, allow the person to help, cover the person for privacy
  • What are the 4 risk factors that could cause MSD?
    force, repeating action, awkward postures, heavy lifting
  • When you properly position a person, you help prevent a lack of joint mobility, called
    contracture
  • Why should a person dangle for 1-5 minutes before transferring or walking?
    to make sure they are not dizzy
  • What simple hygiene measure can be performed while the person is dangling?
    partial bath, oral care, nail care, shaving