PDSP review activity

The base of support is

• The way the head, trunk, arms and legs aligned with one another

• Posture

• The area on which an object rests

• Ergonomics

Body alignment is

• The way the head, trunk, arms and legs are aligned with one another

• The back-lying or supine position

• Base of support

• Ergonomics

Support workers are at great risk for:

• Friction and shearing

• Arm and leg injuries

• Back injuries

• Falls

The back-lying position is also called:

• The supine position

• Fowler’s position

• The prone position

• Sims’ position.

A client has the head of her bed elevated 60 degrees. This position is called:

• The supine position

• High Fowler’s position

• Sims’ position

• The prone position

The side-lying position is also called:

• The supine position

• Fowler’s position

• Sims’ position

• The lateral position

A client is lying on her left side. Her upper leg is sharply flexed, and her lower arm is behind her. This position is called:

• The supine position

• Fowler’s position

• Sims’ position

• Lateral position

Good body alignment is needed:

• When standing

• When sitting

• When lying down

• All the time

You need a wide base of support:

• For lifting and moving

• For balance

• To prevent friction and shearing

• When bending from the waist

You need to lift a heavy object. You should:

• Bend your hips and knees

• Bend from your waist

• Hold the item away from you

• Lift the object above your chest