There are four principles of proper body mechanics. They are alignment, base of support, center of gravity, and ______________.

Always lock before transfer: unlock after

• A guideline for wheelchair

• A guideline for using stretcher

• A guideline for mechanical lifts

Used when resident can bear some weight on his legs but has poor leg strength and/or balance

• A guideline for wheelchairs

• A guideline for cane or walker use

• A guideline for stand-up lifts

Safer for two people to transfer wth these lifts

• A guideline for mechanical lifts

• A guideline for wheelchairs

• A guideline for cane or walker use

Open by tilting chair to raise wheels on opposite side and pressing down on one/both seat rails Close by lifting center of seat

• A guildeline for wheelchairs

• A guideline for stand-up lifts

• A guideline for cane or walker use

Know how to use brakes, armrests, and footrests.

• A guideline for wheelchairs

• A guideline for mechanical lifts

• A guideline for cane or walker use

Brakers must be locked before using

• A guideline for stand-up lifts

• A guideline for wheelchairs

• A guideline for using stretcher

Open legs of stand to to widest position before helping resident into lift.

• A guideline for a mechanical lift

• A guideline for wheelchairs

• A guidelines for using stretchers

Resident grasps support bar and pulls himself up

• A guideline for stand-up lifts

• A guideline for cane or walker use

• A guideline for wheelchairs

Resident must be wearing nonskid footwear before transferring

• A guideline for cane or walker use

• A guideline for wheelchair use

• A guideline for mechanical lifts