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18 Cards in this Set
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Ambulate
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To walk
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Body alignment
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Positioning of the body so that the spine is not twisted or crooked
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Contractures
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A condition that occurs when a joint is held in the same position for too long a time; the tendons shorten and become stiff, possibly causing permanent loss of motion in the joint
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Fowler's position
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One of the basic positions in which the head of the bed is elevated to between 45 and 60 degrees; variations include semi-Fowler's (low Fowler's) position and high Fowler's position
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Friction
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A term used to describe the force created when two surfaces (such as a sheet and a person's skin) rub against each other; can lead to skin breakdown
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High Fowler's position
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One of the basic positions in which the head of the bed is elevated to between 60 and 90 degrees
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Lateral position
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One of the basic positions in which the person lies on his or her side
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Logrolling
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A technique for turning a person in which the person's body is moved in one fluid motion to keep the spine in alignment
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Pressure ulcers
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A difficult-to-heal (and possibly even fatal) sore that forms when part of the body presses against a surface (such as a mattress or a chair) for a long period of time; also known as pressure sores and decubitus ulcers
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Prone position
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One of the basic positions in which the person lies on his abdomen with his head turned to one side
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Semi-Fowler's (low Fowler's) position
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One of the basic positions in which the head of the bed is elevated approximately 30 to 45 degrees
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Shearing
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A term used to describe the force created when something or someone is pulled across a surface that offers resistance; can lead to skin breakdown
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Sims' position
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One of the basic positions in which the person lies on his side with his head turned to one side and his knee sharply bent and supported by a pillow; the corresponding arm is bent at the elbow with the hand in front of the face, palm down, resting on a pillow; the lower leg is straight and the lower arm extends out from the side with the hand down near the hips and the palm turned upward
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Supine (dorsal recumbent) position
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One of the basic positions in which the person lies on his back, with the bed flat and the head supported by a pillow
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Supportive devices
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Devices used when positioning a person to help the person maintain proper body alignment, such as pillows or rolled sheets, towels, or blankets
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Transfer belt (gait belt)
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A webbed or woven belt with a buckle that is used to assist a weak or unsteady person with standing, walking, or transferring; called a gait belt when used to help a person walk
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Transfer
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To move a person from one place to another; for example, from the bed to a wheelchair
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Weight bearing
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A term used to refer to a person's ability to stand on one or both legs
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