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Basic Patient Care Procedures

Lesson 2

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LESSON ASSIGNMENT

LESSON 2 Positioning the Patient.

TEXT ASSIGNMENT Paragraph 2-1 through 2-10.

LESSON OBJECTIVES When you have completed this you should be able to:

2-1. Identify the benefits of positioning the patient.

2-2. Identify and define body mechanics, body

posture, and the common body rest positions.

2-3. Identify methods of positioning the patient, to

include orienting the patient, modification of bed

rest positions, and body alignment in bed.

2-4. Identify methods of moving and lifting while

avoiding back strain.

2-5. Identify techniques in moving bed patients.

2-6. Identify range-of-motion.

2-7. Identify the stages involved in lifting a patient

from floor to bed level.

2-8. Identify the common position support devices and methods in which they are applied.

2-9. Identify the bed cradle, its use, and function.

2-10. Identify the methods by which the patient is properly placed on the footboard.

2-11. Identify the proper procedure for placing a patient on his side.

2-12. Identify the range-of-motion exercises for the neck.

2-13. Identify methods of preventing bed or

pressure sores; areas of susceptibility,

stages of development, preventive

measures, and treatment.

2-14. Identify the range-of-motion exercises for

the hip.

SUGGESTION Work the lesson exercises at the end of this lesson

before beginning the next lesson. These exercises will

help you accomplish the lesson objectives.

End of Lesson 1

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