NSE 12A/B Study Guide - Peripheral Edema, Perfusion, Constipation
5 Dec 2012
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Understand and use ergonomic strategies to reduce injury. Manual lifting should be the last resort, and is only used when it does not involve lifting most or all of the client"s weight. Before lifting, assess the weight to be lifted and determine the assis- tance needed and the resources available. Tighten your gluteal, abdominal, pelvic, and leg muscles. Keep the person"s weight as close to your body as possible. Keep your trunk erect and knees bent, so that multiple muscle groups work together. Describe the functions of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems in the regulation of move- Skeletal system provides attachment sites for muscles and ligaments and the leverage necessary for movement. Bones are characterized by firmness, rigidity, and elasticity. Joints, ligaments, tendons and cartilage permits strength and flexibility of the skeleton muscles contractions provide movement and posture. Regulates movement and posture, and generates awareness of the position of the body and its parts.
