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19 Cards in this Set
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Positioning |
Helping residents into positions that promote comfort and health |
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Supine |
Resident lies flat on their back, head and shoulders supported with pillows |
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Lateral |
Lying on their side, pillows can support arm and leg on upper side, the back and head |
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Prone |
Lying on stomach or front side of body, arms placed at the sides, raised above head or one is raised and one is by side |
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Fowlers |
Semi-sitting 45-60 degree angle, head and shoulder are elevated using pillow or blanket as support |
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Sim’s |
A left side-lying position. Lower arms behind the back, upper knee is flexes and raised toward the chest, using pillows as support |
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Draw sheet |
An extra sheet placed on top of the bottom sheet when bed is made |
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Shearing |
Rubbing or friction that results from the skin moving one way & the bone underneath is remaining fixed or moving in the opposite direction |
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Log rolling |
Moving a resident as a unit, without disturbing the alignment of the body |
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Dangle |
To sit up on the side of the bed with the legs hanging over the side |
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Ergonomics |
The science of designing equipment, areas, and work tasks to make them safer and to suit the worker’s abilities |
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Transfer belt |
Safety device used to transfer residents who are weak, unsteady, or uncoordinated |
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Slide board |
Transfer board, may be used to transfer residents who are unable to bear weight on their legs |
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Ambulation |
Walking |
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Ambulatory |
One who can get out of bed and walk |
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C Cane |
A straight cane with a curved handle at the top used to improve balance |
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Functional grip cane |
Has a straight grip handle helps improve grip control and provides more support |
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Quad Cane |
4 rubber tipped feet and a rectangular base. Bear more weight |
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Stand up or standing lift |
Used when a person can bear some weight on their legs, but has poor strength and balance |
