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CNA

chapter 10 vocabulary

TermDefinition
draw sheet an extra sheet placed on top of the bottom sheet; used for moving residents without causing shearing
Sims' a body position in which a person is lying on their left side with the upper knee flexed and raised toward the chest
Fowler's a semi-sitting position in which a person's head and shoulders are elevated 45 to 60 degrees
prone a body position in which a person is lying on their stomach, or front side of the body
lateral a body position in which a person is lying on either side
supine a body position in which a person lies flat on their back
positioning the act of helping people into positions that promote comfort and health
shearing rubbing or friction that results from the skin moving one way and the bone underneath it remaining fixed or moving in the opposite direction
logrolling moving a person as a unit without disturbing the alignment of the body (keeping the spine in a straight line)
dangle to sit up with the legs hanging over the side of the bed in order to regain balance and stabilize blood pressure
ergonomics the science of designing equipment, areas and work tasks to make them safer and to suit the worker's abilities
transfer belt a belt made of canvas or other material that is used to help people who are weak, unsteady, or uncoordinated to transfer or walk
slide board a wooden board that helps transfer people who are unable to bear weight on their legs; also called a transfer board
ambulation the act of n=moving or walking, with or without an assistive device
ambulatory capable of moving or walking
C cane a straight cane with a curved handle at the top
functional grip cane a cane that has a straight grip handle
quad cane a cane that has four rubber-tipped feet and a rectangular base
walker a type of walking aid that is used for people who are unsteady or lack balance; usually has four rubber-tipped feet and/or wheels
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