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Body Mechanics Obj. 1-4
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Use of Proper Body Mechanics
1. Proper Balance
2. Hold Objects Close to you
Dorsal Recumbent
1. Dorsal
2. Recumbent
3. Support
1. Back
2. lying down/reclining
3. Use of pillows or rolls
Fowlers Position
1. Position
2. High Fowlers
3. Low fowlers.
1. Head and Trunk are raised
2. Head of the bead is elevated to 90 degrees
3. Head of the bed is elevated to 45 degrees
Orthopneic Position
1. Sitting in bed or at the bedside leaning our table.
Lithotomy Position
Involves the pelvis and lower abdomen.
for surgery
Positioning
1. Prone
2. Supine
3. Lateral
4. Sims's
5. Fowlers
1. on the abdomen
2. on the back
3. on either side
4. left lateral
5. upright; HIGH 90 degree angle, low 45 degree angle
Tripod Position
1.Patient leans forward with hands on knees
2. Optimizes respiratory mechanics
Author
befreshbaby
ID
15474
Card Set
Body Mechanics Obj. 1-4
Description
Body Mechanics Obj. 1-4
Updated
2010-04-21T05:03:14Z
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