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Chapter 11 vocab
Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care and Home Care, 4th Edition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| baseline | an initial value that can be compared to future measurements. |
| dorsal recumbent | a body position in which a person is flat on her back with her knees flexed and her feet flat on the bed. |
| lithotomy | a body position in which a person lies on her back with her hips at the edge of an exam table; legs are flexed, and feet are in padded stirrups. |
| knee-chest | body position in which the person is lying on her abdomen with her knees pulled towards the abdomen and her legs separated; arms are pulled up and flexed, and the head is turned to one side. |