Chapter 19: Moving the Person Flashcards

Vocabulary terms and definitions related to safety measures, dependence levels, and techniques for moving and repositioning patients according to Chapter 19.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

A government organization that recommends minimizing manual lifting in all cases and eliminating manual lifting when possible to prevent work-related injuries.

Code 4: Total Dependence

A dependence level requiring a mechanical lift or friction-reducing device and at least two staff members to move the person.

Code 3: Extensive Assistance

A dependence level requiring a mechanical lift or friction-reducing device and at least two staff members; specifically, 2 to 3 staff if the person is under 200 pounds and at least 3 staff if the person is over 200 pounds.

Friction

The rubbing of one surface against another.

Shearing

When the skin sticks to a surface while muscles slide in the direction the body is moving.

Friction-reducing device

Equipment used to reduce friction and shearing when moving a person in bed, such as during rolling or moving the person up in bed.

Logrolling

Turning the person as a unit, in alignment, with one motion, keeping the spine straight.

Dangling

The act of a patient or resident sitting on the side of the bed while coughing, deep breathing, and moving the legs back and forth in circles.

Re-positioning in a chair

The process of ensuring a person's back and buttocks are against the back of a chair or wheelchair for good alignment and safety, without pulling the person from behind.