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Logrolling turning the person as a unit, in alignment, with one
motion
Shearing When skin sticks to a surface while muscles slide in
the direction the body is moving
Friction the rubbing of one surface against another
Dangling sitting on the side of the bed
These measures reduce friction and roll person + use friction-reducing devices (ex: cotton
shearing: drawsheets, turning pads + slide sheets)
Explain how you would move or Person is lifted + transferred w/ full-sling mechanical.
transfer each of the following persons: Have another staff member to help.
A. A male resident with a dependence
level 4: Total dependance
Level 4: Total dependance mechanical lift or friction-reducing device is used. At
least 2 staff members needed to help transfer.
, Level 3: Extensive Assistance mechanical lift or friction-reducing device + at least 2
staff members
The person weighs less than 200 2-3 staff members needed + friction-reducing device
pounds -->
Person weighs less than 200 lbs --> at least 3 staff members needed + friction reducing
device
T or F: With a person with arthritis in true
spine, hips or knees, logrolling is
preferred for turning the person
Weight baring status: TT touch toes
Weight baring status: PWB partial weight baring
Weight baring status: TWB total/full weight baring
Explain how you would move or will ask patient to help with as much as possible. I
transfer each of the following persons: would also be explaining the procedure and use
assist devices.
B. A female resident with a
dependence level 2: Limited
assistance
After moving a person, what -who helped you w. procedure
observations do you need to report -how much help person needed
and record? -how person tolerated procedure
-how you positioned the person
-complaints of pain/discomfort
Why are assist devices used to move shearing + friction is reduced, also person is moved
persons up in bed? more evenly
You are moving a resident in Upper part of body
segments. Which part of the person's
body do you need to move first?