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which of the following is part of using proper body mechanics
the nursing assistant should push when possible rather than lifting
which of the following statements is true of positioning
nas should check residents skin each time they are repositioned
how often should bed bound residents be repositioned
at least every two hours
how often should residents in wheelchairs be repositioned
at least every hour
a resident who is lying on either her left or her right side is in the ...... position
lateral
a resident who has her head and shoulders elevated and is in a semi sitting poisition ( 45-60 degrees)
is in .... position
fowlers
a resident who is lying on her stomach with her arms at her sides is in the ........ position
prone
a resident who is lying on her left side with her upper knee flexed and raised toward the chest is in the
....... position
sims
a resident who is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders supported by a pillow is in the .......
position
supine
dangling means
sitting up with legs over side of bed
when using a transfer belt the na should
place it over the residents clothing
when transferring residents who have a strong side and a weak side the na should plan the move so
that
the weaker side moves first
which of the following is true of mechanical lifts
mechanical lifts prevent injury