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18 Cards in this Set

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Ambulate
To walk
Weight bearing
Refers to a person's ability to stand on one or both legs
Transfes belt ( gait belt )
Belt used to assist a weak or unsteady person with standing or walking
Transfer
Move a person from one place to another
Logrolling
Turning a person in one fluid motion to keep the spine in alignment
Friction
Force created when two services ( such as a sheet and a persons skin ) rub against each other. Can lead to skin breakdown.
Shearing
When something or someone is pulled across a bed can lead to skin breakdown
Sims Position
Person lies on side with head turned to one side and knee sharply bent and supported by a pillow
Prone Position
Pt lies on his abdomen with his head turned to one side
Lateral Position
Pt lies on left or right side
High Fowler's position
Head of bed is elevated to between 60 and 90 degrees
Simi-Fowler's ( low Fowler's )
Head of bed is elevated to between 30 and 45 degrees
Fowler's Position
Head of bed is elevated between 45 and 60 degrees
Supine ( dorsal recumbent ) Position
Lying on back the bed is flat and the person's head is supported by a pillow
Supportive devices
Pillows , rolled sheets, towels, and or blankets; and devices designed for the purpose of supporting body alignment
Body Alignment
Proper positioning is necessary for body alignment and may help to relive some of the discomfort
Pressure Ulcers
Also known as decubitus ulcers or bed sores from when bony areas press against the mattress.
Contractures
Occurs when a joint is held in the same position for to long a time; the tendons shorten and become stiff.