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| the act of helping patients into positions that promote comfort and health. |
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| the act of helping patients into positions that promote comfort and health. |
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| To lie on either side of the body |
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| a semisitting position. head and shoulders elevated, knees flexed and elevated, using a pillow or rolled blanket as support. |
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| a left lying position. Lower arm is behind the back and the upper knee is flexed and raised towards the chest. Use a pillow as support. |
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| a sheet lying on top of the bottom sheet, used to prevent shearing. |
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| the rubbing or friction that occurs when the skin moves one way and the bone underneath remains fixed or moves the opposite way. |
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| to move a patient in unison, keeping the alignment of the body straight. |
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| to sit up on the side of the bed allowing the legs to hang freely off the side. |
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| the science of designing equipment, areas, and worktables to make them safer and to suit the workers abilities. |
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| a safety device used to transfer residents who are weak, uncoordinated, or unsteady. |
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| also known as Transfer Board, used to transfer residents who are unable to put weight on their legs. |
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| moving or walking with or without an assistive device. |
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| is one who can get out of bed and move or walk. |
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| a straight cane with a curved handle at the top. Rubber tipped bottom to prevent slipping. |
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| similar to the C cane except the handle is a straight grip rather than curved. |
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| four rubber tipped feet with a rectangular base, designed to bear more weight than other canes. |
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| a walking aid used when a resident can bear some weight on both legs. |
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| initial vital signs that can be compared to future measurments |
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| a position used to examine the breasts, chest, abdomen, and perineal area. |
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| a position used to examine the vagina. lying on back, legs flexed and hips brought to the edge of the exam table. |
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| a position used to examine the rectum or vagina. Lying on abdomen with knees split apart and supporting lower half. |
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