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| helping residents into positions that promote comfort and health |
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| lying on stomach or front side of the body |
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| an extra sheet placed on top of the bottom sheet when the bed is made |
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| rubbing or friction that results from the skin moving one way and the bone underneath it remaining fixed or moving in the opposite direction |
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| moving a resident as a unit, without disturbing the alignment of the body |
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| to sit up on the side of the bed with the legs hanging over the side |
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| the science of designing equipment, areas, and work tasks to make them safer and suit the worker's abilities |
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| a safety device used to transfer residents who are weak, unsteady, or uncoordinated |
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| used to help residents walk |
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| or a transfer board, may be used to transfer residents who are unable to bear weight on their legs |
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| one who can get out of bed and walk |
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| a straight cane with a curved handle at the top |
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| has a straight grip handle |
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| designed to bear more weight than other canes; has four rubber tipped feet and a rectangular base |
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| a type of walking aid used when the resident can bear some weight on both legs |
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| signs that are initial values that can be compared to future measurements |
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| a position that is used to examine the breasts, chest, abdomen, and perineal area |
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| a position that is used to examine the vagina |
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| a position that is used to examine the rectum or vagina |
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