Body Mechanics
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING R.L.E. MIDTERMS
BODY MECHANICS
AIM: “Comfort and safety of the patient.”
Objectives:
1. To assist in safely mobilizing client 2. To prevent fatigue and injury 3. To maintain good body posture and in performing mechanical procedures.
SITTING INSTRUCTIONS: a. Place feet flat on the floor b. Popliteal space is 1 inch from the edge of the chair c. Thighs 90° to the legs d. Hips against back of the chair e. Square the shoulders f. Hold head erect g. Avoid prolonged sitting (Maximum of 20-50 mins.) h. Use soft support at the small of the back i. Flex elbows and support forearms
LYING INSTRUCTIONS: a. Rest at intervals b. Place a firm board under the mattress c. Avoid sleeping in a prone position d. When lying on the side, place a pillow under the head and one between the legs, with legs flexed at the hips and knees e. When in supine position, use a pillow under the knees to decrease lordosis
STANDING INSTRUCTIONS: a. Feet flat on the floor, separated 6-8 inches with toes pointed straight b. Stomach should be flat c. Position the shoulder back d. Hold head erect and position arms at the sides e. Avoid prolonged standing and walking especially in high-heeled shoes f. Use a footstool to prop one foot
WALKING INSTRUCTIONS: a. Step forward and swing the opposing arm forward b. Check that the foot lands heel first, then ball, then toes c. Step forward with the opposite leg and swing opposing arm forward
STOOPING AND LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS: a. Stand close to object being lifted b. Place one foot in front of the other, creating a wide base of support c. Flex the knees, keep the back straight and lower self using the leg muscles d. Grasp the object close to you and rise in one continuous motion, keeping the back straight and using the leg muscles to straighten the knees
PIVOTING: a technique in which the body in turned in a way
BODY MECHANICS
AIM: “Comfort and safety of the patient.”
Objectives:
1. To assist in safely mobilizing client 2. To prevent fatigue and injury 3. To maintain good body posture and in performing mechanical procedures.
SITTING INSTRUCTIONS: a. Place feet flat on the floor b. Popliteal space is 1 inch from the edge of the chair c. Thighs 90° to the legs d. Hips against back of the chair e. Square the shoulders f. Hold head erect g. Avoid prolonged sitting (Maximum of 20-50 mins.) h. Use soft support at the small of the back i. Flex elbows and support forearms
LYING INSTRUCTIONS: a. Rest at intervals b. Place a firm board under the mattress c. Avoid sleeping in a prone position d. When lying on the side, place a pillow under the head and one between the legs, with legs flexed at the hips and knees e. When in supine position, use a pillow under the knees to decrease lordosis
STANDING INSTRUCTIONS: a. Feet flat on the floor, separated 6-8 inches with toes pointed straight b. Stomach should be flat c. Position the shoulder back d. Hold head erect and position arms at the sides e. Avoid prolonged standing and walking especially in high-heeled shoes f. Use a footstool to prop one foot
WALKING INSTRUCTIONS: a. Step forward and swing the opposing arm forward b. Check that the foot lands heel first, then ball, then toes c. Step forward with the opposite leg and swing opposing arm forward
STOOPING AND LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS: a. Stand close to object being lifted b. Place one foot in front of the other, creating a wide base of support c. Flex the knees, keep the back straight and lower self using the leg muscles d. Grasp the object close to you and rise in one continuous motion, keeping the back straight and using the leg muscles to straighten the knees
PIVOTING: a technique in which the body in turned in a way