CAMRT Section B (9-13%) Patient Safety & Care
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Body mechanics the use of one's body to produce motion that is:
safe, energy conserving, efficient, which allows the
person to maintain balance and control. employs
principles of gravity, balance and technique to
assist in the prevention of injury to healthcare
workers and the patient
Rules for correct posture are: Hold chest up and shoulders back, Hold head
erect with chin in, Stand with feet 4-8 inches apart
and keep body weight equally distributed on both
feet, Keep knees slightly bent, Keep the abdomen
sucked in and keep Buttocks in.
Rules for Picking Up or Lifting Instead of bending at the waist, bend at the knees,
Objects: Use the arm muscles they are effective when
pulling, so pull instead of pushing, When moving a
patient, balance weight over both feet, stand close
to the patient, flex the gluteal muscles, and bend
your knees. Use arm and leg muscles not the back,
Protect your spine - Do not twist your body while
moving a load, instead move your foot position,
Keep floor area clear of objects at all times
, BACK acronym stands for: B - Back Straight, A - Avoid Twisting, C - Close to
Body, K - Keep Smooth
Gait belt A gait belt is about 1 and a half inches wide and are
made out of sturdy material used to help lift and
pivot a patient from a wheelchair to use a gait belt,
Place the belt around the patient's waist over their
clothing. Have the patient assist by pushing up with
their arms on the bed. (usually you count and have
them stand on 3). Grasp onto the gait belt on the
sides to assist the patient.
Explain Log Roll (Spine Precautions) •Minimum 3 people are required for spine
precautions, One person holds the patient's head,
two people will support the patient's chest,
abdomen and lower limbs, If the patient's back is
being assessed or a spinal board is being removed,
a fourth person is required, The person at the head
is in charge of the roll. Spinal alignment must be
maintained at all times to prevent further injury
Orthostatic hypotension: A temporary lowering of blood pressure
(hypotension) due usually to suddenly standing up
(orthostatic). This leads to lightheadedness and,
sometimes, a "black out" episode, a loss of
consciousness.
True or false, you need patient true, it does not have to be written it can be verbal
consent to immobilize them for an x-
ray
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Terms in this set (73)
Body mechanics the use of one's body to produce motion that is:
safe, energy conserving, efficient, which allows the
person to maintain balance and control. employs
principles of gravity, balance and technique to
assist in the prevention of injury to healthcare
workers and the patient
Rules for correct posture are: Hold chest up and shoulders back, Hold head
erect with chin in, Stand with feet 4-8 inches apart
and keep body weight equally distributed on both
feet, Keep knees slightly bent, Keep the abdomen
sucked in and keep Buttocks in.
Rules for Picking Up or Lifting Instead of bending at the waist, bend at the knees,
Objects: Use the arm muscles they are effective when
pulling, so pull instead of pushing, When moving a
patient, balance weight over both feet, stand close
to the patient, flex the gluteal muscles, and bend
your knees. Use arm and leg muscles not the back,
Protect your spine - Do not twist your body while
moving a load, instead move your foot position,
Keep floor area clear of objects at all times
, BACK acronym stands for: B - Back Straight, A - Avoid Twisting, C - Close to
Body, K - Keep Smooth
Gait belt A gait belt is about 1 and a half inches wide and are
made out of sturdy material used to help lift and
pivot a patient from a wheelchair to use a gait belt,
Place the belt around the patient's waist over their
clothing. Have the patient assist by pushing up with
their arms on the bed. (usually you count and have
them stand on 3). Grasp onto the gait belt on the
sides to assist the patient.
Explain Log Roll (Spine Precautions) •Minimum 3 people are required for spine
precautions, One person holds the patient's head,
two people will support the patient's chest,
abdomen and lower limbs, If the patient's back is
being assessed or a spinal board is being removed,
a fourth person is required, The person at the head
is in charge of the roll. Spinal alignment must be
maintained at all times to prevent further injury
Orthostatic hypotension: A temporary lowering of blood pressure
(hypotension) due usually to suddenly standing up
(orthostatic). This leads to lightheadedness and,
sometimes, a "black out" episode, a loss of
consciousness.
True or false, you need patient true, it does not have to be written it can be verbal
consent to immobilize them for an x-
ray
