Lesson Objectives
When you have completed this you should be able to:
- Identify the benefits of positioning the patient.
- Identify and define body mechanics, body posture, and the common body rest positions.
- Identify methods of positioning the patient, to include orienting the patient, modification of bed rest positions, and body alignment in bed.
- Identify methods of moving and lifting while avoiding back strain.
- Identify techniques in moving bed patients.
- Identify range-of-motion.
- Identify the stages involved in lifting a patient from floor to bed level.
- Identify the common position support devices and methods in which they are applied.
- Identify the bed cradle, its use, and function.
- Identify the methods by which the patient is properly placed on the footboard.
- Identify the proper procedure for placing a patient on his side.
- Identify the range-of-motion exercises for the neck.
- Identify methods of preventing bed or pressure sores; areas of susceptibility, stages of development, preventive measures, and treatment.
- Identify the range-of-motion exercises for the hip.
2.02 Body Posture and Body Mechanics
2.04 Moving and Lifting Activities
2.05 Techniques in Moving Bed Patients
2.07 Arms Carry Lift from Floor to Bed Level