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Body Mechanics Terminology Guide

The document defines key terminology used in body mechanics including proper positions and stances like Fowler's position, lateral position, and base of support. It also defines equipment and techniques like gait belts, mechanical lifts, lifting, drawing, turning, and ambulating residents while preventing injury through proper body mechanics.

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Body Mechanics Terminology Guide

The document defines key terminology used in body mechanics including proper positions and stances like Fowler's position, lateral position, and base of support. It also defines equipment and techniques like gait belts, mechanical lifts, lifting, drawing, turning, and ambulating residents while preventing injury through proper body mechanics.

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BAY AREA COLLEGE OF NURSING

Module 5: Body Mechanics


Terminology A. Align to position the body in a straight line with spine straight B. Ambulate to walk C. Base of support a stance with feet separated about 12 inches apart to provide a firm steady position while using body mechanics D. Body Mechanics the way of using your body to lift or move people or objects so that you do not injure yourself E. Dangle to sit at edge of bed with legs hanging over the side F. Fowlers Position head of bed is rolled up so that resident is in a semi-sitting position G. Gait Belt a belt placed around the residents waist to assist with ambulation or transferring position H. Lateral Position side-lying position I. Lift/Draw/Turn J. Mechanical Lift device used to move residents who are unable to bear weight or are very heavy; a.k.a. Hoyer lift K. Prone Position lying flat on the abdomen L. Sims Position halfway between side-lying and prone; usually left side lying for enemas or other rectal treatments M. Spine Position

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