Moving a person as a unit without disturbing alignment; head, back, and legs are kept in a straight line.

• A. Logrolling
• B. Pivot
• C. Mechanical Lift
• D. Non-Skid Soles

Answer: (A)

Logrolling is the technique used to move a person as a single unit while preserving spinal alignment. It keeps the head, spine, and legs in a straight line and shifts the entire body together rather than twisting the trunk. This approach minimizes spinal rotation and shearing forces on the skin, which is crucial when spinal injury is suspected or when a precise alignment must be maintained during repositioning. It typically requires several caregivers to coordinate so the person turns smoothly as a unit, with support under the head, shoulders, hips, and legs to maintain that straight line throughout the movement.

Pivoting, in contrast, involves rotating around a point and often introduces twisting of the spine, disrupting a straight alignment. Non-skid soles address footing and stability but don’t describe a method for moving the person as a unit. A mechanical lift uses equipment to transfer someone but is a different technique from actively rolling a patient as a single straight segment.