Chapter 14 Body mechanics PDF

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describes how to keep the resident in good body alignment while moving them and how to position them when you help them into bed or a wheel chair...

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Chapter 14-Body Mechanics What is body mechanics? What is body alignment (posture)? What is needed for balance? Where are your strongest and largest muscles? Be able to name some points for body mechanics Box 14-1 Work related MSDs (muscloskeletal disorder)…name some risk factors. Back injuries are a major risk, name signs and symptoms. Name some ways to prevent. Box 14-2 What is ergonomics? How often is repositioning needed? Name some benefits of repositioning and positioning in proper body alignment. Name some ways to safely position a person. What are contractures? Name the different Fowler’s positions. What is supine position What is prone position What is lateral position What is Sims’ position What are some important points about the chair position

Where are pillows placed for each of these positions...