Why Is Body Alignment Important
Alignment- We must ensure we have proper body alignment when using good body mechanics.
Grounded- When in the clinical setting its best to keep all equipment grounded to avoid trips and falls.
Material Safety Data Sheet- If something spills in the hospital or clinical setting you can always refer to their material safety data sheet to read up on the procedure. pressure ulcers – Pressure ulcers are difficult to heal; and forms when the body pressures against the surface for a long period of time.
Contractures- Contractures can be very painful and are when a joint is held in the same position for a long period of time.
Supportive devices- Supportive devices are used to help the person maintain proper body alignment. dorsal recumbent position- …show more content…
Activities of daily living- Some residents require assistance with their activities of daily living such as going for a walk or even getting dressed
Early Morning care- Early morning care can consist of mouth care, denture care, brief changing, showers and dressing the residents to get ready for breakfast.
PRN- Briefs should be changed every two hours or PRN to avoid rashes.
Diaphoretic- When person has a fever they may experience a diaphoretic episode.
Perineal care- Perineal Care should be done every two hours in order to prevent rashes. The proper way to preform perineal care is to wipe from front to back (cleanest to dirtiest) and use a clean side for each stroke
Grooming- when assisting with grooming the hand over hand method is very useful when dealing with residents with dementia to keep them involved.
Pediculosis- Children in school usually transmit pediculosis by sharing hair accessories with other children. To help aid in getting rid of them children typically cut their fair.
Alopecia- Alopecia is seen typically in men as they age and tend to bald.
IV Therapy- IV therapy is the fastest way to deliver medication and fluid replacement and it normally used in
Grounded- When in the clinical setting its best to keep all equipment grounded to avoid trips and falls.
Material Safety Data Sheet- If something spills in the hospital or clinical setting you can always refer to their material safety data sheet to read up on the procedure. pressure ulcers – Pressure ulcers are difficult to heal; and forms when the body pressures against the surface for a long period of time.
Contractures- Contractures can be very painful and are when a joint is held in the same position for a long period of time.
Supportive devices- Supportive devices are used to help the person maintain proper body alignment. dorsal recumbent position- …show more content…
Activities of daily living- Some residents require assistance with their activities of daily living such as going for a walk or even getting dressed
Early Morning care- Early morning care can consist of mouth care, denture care, brief changing, showers and dressing the residents to get ready for breakfast.
PRN- Briefs should be changed every two hours or PRN to avoid rashes.
Diaphoretic- When person has a fever they may experience a diaphoretic episode.
Perineal care- Perineal Care should be done every two hours in order to prevent rashes. The proper way to preform perineal care is to wipe from front to back (cleanest to dirtiest) and use a clean side for each stroke
Grooming- when assisting with grooming the hand over hand method is very useful when dealing with residents with dementia to keep them involved.
Pediculosis- Children in school usually transmit pediculosis by sharing hair accessories with other children. To help aid in getting rid of them children typically cut their fair.
Alopecia- Alopecia is seen typically in men as they age and tend to bald.
IV Therapy- IV therapy is the fastest way to deliver medication and fluid replacement and it normally used in