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Ch 3- Lifting And Moving Flashcards

1
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Define bariatric

A

Overweight or obese

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2
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Define body mechanics

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Using body movements well to prevent injuries

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3
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What is a direct Carry

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Two or more rescuers the transfer patient from bed to a structure by curling the patient to their chest

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4
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What is a direct ground lift

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It’s like a direct carry except from the ground to the stretcher

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5
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What is the draw sheet method

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A method of transferring patients to bed by pulling the sheets

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6
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What is an extremity lift

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Carrying a patient under the armpits and knees

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7
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What is a power grip

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Gripping with this much change services possible and hands are at least 10 inches apart

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8
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What is a power lift

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A lift from a squat. A lift close to the body, feet are flat, back is locked, and the upper body will move before hips

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9
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What is an emergency move

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Move patients to safe place to evaluate them

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10
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Define urgent move

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An abbreviated assessment and spinal immobilization move

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What is a non-urgent move

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A non-urgent move

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12
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What general type of emergency move should be used for spinal injuries?

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Drags

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13
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How do you emergently move spine injury patients

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Along the long axis of the body

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14
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Give three examples of patient carrying devices

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Stretcher, stair chair, backboard

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15
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In the power grip, how many inches apart should hands be

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10 inches at least

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16
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This is the usual movement transfer method in hospitals

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The draw sheet method

17
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Device to use when moving patients on stairs

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Stair chair

18
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Define position of comfort

A

Any position that makes the patient feel better

19
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What do you consider when moving a patient with a spinal injury

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Spinal immobilization

20
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Why do we Use wheeled devices

A

To prevent injury to ourselves

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