Section: Unit 8: Utilizing Principles of Mobility to Assist Clients | Nurse's Aide | NextGenU.org

  • Unit Learning Outcomes:
    • Identify types of physical restraints and alternatives to their use
    • Describe how to assist clients in moving and positioning
    • Discuss safe ambulation and transfer techniques
    • Describe the correct use of prosthetic devices

    • Unit 8: Lesson 1: Moving and Positioning Clients

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Describe the procedure for placing clients in various positions
      • Explain how correct body mechanics are employed by the nurse’s aide when positioning clients

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 37 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 8 Lesson 1 Moving and Positioning Clients URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Moving and Positioning Clients URL
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      Moving and Positioning Clients Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 8 Lesson 1
      Not available unless: The activity Unit 7 Exam is complete and passed

    • Unit 8: Lesson 2: Promoting Joint Mobility

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Describe appropriate interventions to maintain client joint mobility
      • Explain how to adapt ADLs according to the needs of the client

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 19 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 8 Lesson 2 Promoting Joint Mobility URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Promoting Joint Mobility URL
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      Promoting Joint Mobility Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 8 Lesson 2
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    • Unit 8: Lesson 3: Assisting a Client to Transfer

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Describe how the nurse’s aide safely transfers clients to a sitting position
      • Identify various devices that can be used to assist in transferring clients
      • Describe the importance of correct body mechanics when transferring clients.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 37 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 8 Lesson 3 Assisting a Client to Transfer URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Assisting a Client to Transfer URL
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      Assisting a Client to Transfer Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 8 Lesson 3
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    • Optional Learning Resources
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      Video: Instructor demonstration of positioning from the supine to lateral side-lying position URL
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      Video: Instructor demonstration of transfer from bed to chair with a gait belt URL
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      Video: Instructor demonstration of transfer from bed to chair with a sit to stand URL
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      Video: Instructor demonstration of transfer from bed to chair with a mechanical lift URL

    • Unit 8: Lesson 4: Assisting a Client to Ambulate

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Describe how the nurse’s aide safely ambulates clients
      • Identify devices used to assist the client in ambulation
      • Describe actions taken by the nurse’s aide when a client starts to fall while standing or ambulating

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 22 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 8 Lesson 4 Assisting a Client to Ambulate URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Assisting a Client to Ambulate URL
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      Assisting a Client to Ambulate Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 8 Lesson 4
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    • Optional Learning Resources
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      Video: Instructor demonstration of ambulation from a wheelchair URL

    • Unit 8: Lesson 5: Applying Prosthetics and Orthotics

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Describe the differences between prosthetic and orthotic devices
      • Explain the nurse aide’s role when applying prosthetic and orthotic devices

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 36 minutes.

       
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 8 Lesson 5 Applying Prosthetics and Orthotics URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Applying Prosthetics and Orthotics URL
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      Applying Prosthetics and Orthotics Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 8 Lesson 5
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      Unit 8 Exam Quiz
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 8 Lesson 5 is complete and passed