safe patient movement

Which of the following is the foundation on which a body rests?

base of support

What term is used to describe the drop in blood pressure some

patients experience when they stand up quickly?

orthostatic hypotension

Where is the human center of gravity located?

at approximately sacral level two

Which of the following transfers can be used to move a patient from

a wheelchair to an examination table?

pivot, assisted standing , standby assist

Toward which side should all transfers be initiated?

patient’s strong side

What causes patients to feel lightheaded, queasy, or faint when they

stand up quickly from a sitting or supine position?

decreased blood pressure

What term describes the hypothetical point around which all mass

appears to be concentrated?

center of gravity

If a patient arrives in a wheelchair and on a sling, which type of

transfer is indicated?

hydraulic lift

How can the base of support be increased?

standing with the legs apart

What is the minimum number of persons to use for a cart-to-table

transfer when no moving devices are available?

three

Which of the following types of transfers may be used for an obese patient with very limited mobility?

hydraulic lift transfer

Which term best describes the foundation on which a body rests?

base of support

Which term is referred to as a hypothetical point at which all the mass appears to be concentrated?

center of gravity

What item is needed to perform a cart to table transfer without a moving device?

draw sheet

What is this position?

Fowler's

What is this position?

Right lateral

Which type of transfer is preferred when moving an immobile patient from the cart to the x-ray table?

transfer with moving device

Sprains, strains, and other musculoskeletal injuries distinguish health care workers as having one of the most dangerous occupations in the U.S.

False

Which muscles support the torso and are designed to provide postural stability?

red muscles

A sudden drop in blood pressure that occurs when a patient stands too quickly and causes dizziness is termed:

orthostatic hypotension

A narrow base of support offers more stability because your feet are closer together

False

Organizations that establish a culture of safety and set policies and procedures for supporting health care workers tend to have fewer work-related injuries.

True

Good body mechanics are really useful in reducing which type of work-related injury?

back injury

You have received a patient from the nursing floor who needs to be transferred by way of a hydraulic lift. The patient arrives at the medical imaging department on a cart without a transfer sling. To proceed with a safe lift, you should:

 

call the nursing floor to discuss the need for a sling and return the patient to be placed on a sling

When positioning a patient in a rolling motion transfer,  

always move the patient toward you

When transferring patients for medical imaging procedures, communication is an essential component of a safe and efficient transfer. Which of the following is not a recommended communication strategy to achieve a safe transfer?

During the transfer, try to stay quiet so as not to alarm the patient.

If a patient cannot assist with a cart-to-table transfer, 

a draw sheet or transfer assist device should be used.

As you raise a cardiac patient from a supine position on the radiographic table,

perform all of the choices.

Mobility muscles differ from stability muscles in that 

mobility muscles are located in the arms and legs.

What is this position?

Sim's