Module 5- Body Mechanics

You should keep heavy objects...

• down low

• close to your body

• away from your body

• up high to get a better reach

Some basic body mechanics are

• keep heavy objects away from your body

• keep legs close together

• Lift with your back

• • Push, pull or slide heavy objects instead of lifting them

For basic body mechanics you should NEVER...

• • Explain procedure to resident

• • Avoid sudden jerky motions

• • Never twist, turn, or pivot feet – face work

• Use both hands when lifting

Gait belt (transfer belt) is used when assisting with patient transfers to ...

• protect both the resident and the CNA from injury.

• pull the patient up with

• guide the patient in the right direction

• to protect the patient from injury

Lying on the abdomen with head turned to one side is

The head of the bed elevated 60 degrees is

Two surfaces rub together is called

Gently lowering the resident to the floor when falling is called

• a good catch

• lowered fall

• An assisted fall

• A close call