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| Wheelchairs are often used in LTC. Name eleven(11) principles of wheelchair and geriatric chair safety |
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Definition
- Inspect existence and proper placement of all removable parts
- Use alignment devices for positioning
- Secure placement and position of feet while chair is moved
- Arms and elbows positioned inside arm rests
- Lap blankets tucked in around resident (prevents dangling in wheels)
- Move wheelchair forward unless otherwise indicated
- Back chair into elevator to enter
- Back chair down ramp, moving in a "zig-zag" motion.
- move carefully through sliding doors and around corners
- set brake to move resident from chair
- set brake to park chair
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Term
Hydraulic lifts also have safety rules. Name them.
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- At least two(2) people are required to operate; follow facility guidelines.
- Assess the patient's weight, making sure it falls within the weight limits of the particular lift being used.
- Obtain assistance from another caregiver if needed. Move the lift to the bedside and the object the patient is being transferred into to a convenient location.
- Raise the bed. Turn the patient on the side and place the canvas sling under the body, from head to knees.
- Instruct the patient to keep the arms crossed over the body. Position the lift with the legs spread and under the bed. Attach the lift chains to the sling, and adjust the sling, evenly distributing the patient's weight.
- Raise the lift, elevating the sling just off of the bed.
- Maneuver the patient's legs over the side of the bed. Insure that the patient's head and extremities are protected from injury.
- Guide the lift over the object so the patient is positioned appropriately. Release the lift valve slowly, and lower the patient. Release the lift chains.
Source:
http://www.enotes.com/nursing-encyclopedia/total-body-hydraulic-lift-usage
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Term
| All walkers, canes and crutches should have _________ tips; residents should wear skid proof ____________. |
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Definition
All walkers, canes and crutches should have non-skid tips; residents should wear skid proof shoes or slippers.
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| Resident may need assistance with walking. We need to assist on the ______________ side. Using the ___________ side to hold onto hand rails. |
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Definition
Resident may need assistance with walking. We need to assist on the strong side. Using the weak side to hold onto hand rails.
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| If ambulating a visually impaired or blind person walk ___________________________ and let the resident hold your ___________. |
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Definition
If ambulating a visually impaired or blind person walk beside and slightly in front and let the resident hold your elbow.
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| A transfer belt is used like a handle around the resident to promote safety. It is also called a ____________ belt |
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Definition
A transfer belt is used like a handle around the resident to promote safety. It is also called a gait belt
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Also known as a total body lift, the lift is used to transfer patients from a bed to a wheelchair, bedside commode, bathtub, etc. (Hoyer was one of the first companies to manufacture the lifts, which are still known by that name.)
Source:
http://www.enotes.com/nursing-encyclopedia/total-body-hydraulic-lift-usage
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| Name three(3) types of canes |
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Definition
- Standard straight-legged
- Tripod cane
- Quad cane
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