Central Mindanao University

College of Nursing
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING PRACTICE, RLE
Procedure Checklist

Name of Student:
Clinical Instructor:

Logrolling a Client

A. Direction: Write your answers on the space provided.

Assessments:

Possible Nursing Diagnoses:

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Materials:

B. Directions: Provide your assessment findings/rationale on the box. You are rated based on the
performance rubrics.

PROCEDURE RATIONALE
1. Prior to performing the procedure,
introduce self and verify the client’s
identity using agency protocol. Explain
to the client what you are going to do,
why it is necessary, and how he or she
can participate.
2. Perform hand hygiene and observe
other appropriate infection prevention
procedures.

3. Provide for client privacy.

4. Position yourselves and the client

appropriately before the move. Place
the client’s arms across the chest.

5. Pull the client to the side of the bed.

Use a friction-reducing device to
facilitate logrolling. First, stand with
another nurse on the same side of the
bed.
6. Assume a broad stance with one foot
forward, and grasp the rolled edge of
the friction-reducing device.

7. On a signal, pull the client toward both

of you.

8. One nurse counts: “One, two, three,

go.” Then, at the same time, all staff
members pull the client to the side of
the bed by shifting their weight to the
back foot.

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 Central Mindanao University
College of Nursing
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING PRACTICE, RLE
Procedure Checklist
PROCEDURE RATIONALE
9. One person moves to the other side of
the bed, and places supportive devices
for the client when turned.

10. Place a pillow where it will support the

client’s head after the turn.

11. Place one or two pillows between the

client’s legs to support the upper leg
when the client is turned.

12. Roll and position the client in proper

alignment. Go to the other side of the
bed (farthest from the client), and
assume a stable stance.
13. Reaching over the client, grasp the
friction-reducing device, and roll the
client toward you.

14. One nurse counts: “One, two, three,

go.” Then, at the same time, all nurses
roll the client to a lateral position.

15. The second nurse (behind the client)

helps turn the client and provides
pillow supports to ensure good
alignment in the lateral position.

16. Support the client’s head, back, and

upper and lower extremities with
pillows.

17. Raise the side rails and place the call

bell within the client’s reach.

18. Document all relevant information.

Reference: (Taylor, Lillis, & P., 2011)

C. Write medical terms and abbreviations related to this procedure. Provide meaning for each.

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