LESSON ASSIGNMENT
LESSON 4
Body Mechanics.
LESSON ASSIGNMENT
Paragraphs 4-1 through 4-21.
LESSON OBJECTIVES
After completing this lesson, you should be able to:
4-1.
Define and identify principles of good body
mechanics.
4-2.
Identify techniques of body mechanics used
when performing work.
4-3.
Name the eight general considerations for
performing physical tasks.
4-4.
Identify reasons for using good body mechanics.
4-5.
Identify reasons for changing the position of a
patient.
4-6.
Identify basic principles for positioning and
turning patients.
4-7.
Identify techniques for maintaining proper body
alignment of the patient lying on his/her back.
4-8.
Identify descriptions of positions used when
positioning a patient.
4-9.
Identify steps used to adjust the backrest and
pillows of a patient in a gatch bed.
4-10. Identify actions, which can be taken by a nurse
to alleviate discomfort and promote relaxation of
a patient.
4-11. Select rationales for getting a patient out of bed.
4-12. Identify principles for assisting patients out of
bed.
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