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chapter 15

chapter 15 patient patient positioning

TermDefinition
ambulate to walk
aspiration condition where food , water or gastric contents enter the trachea and lungs
body alignment position of a human body where it can correctly function
Contracture permanent shortening of contracture of a muscle due to immobility
Draw sheet sheet folded under the patient
enabler device that empowers and assists patients to function at their highest possible levels
Fowler's position position where the patient lies on the back with backrest elevated to 45° to 60°5
high fowler's position where the bed is elevated 90°
laceration accidental break in skin
lateral away from the midline
mobility ability to move or be moved
orthopneic position position of the patient sitting up to breath comfortably
orthotic devices devices that prevent deformity
postural support device that maintains body position and alignment
pressure injury injuries caused from friction to the skin
procedure practices and processes used in a facility policies when providing care
prone position where patient is on the abdomen, spine straight, legs extended, and arms flexed into each side of the bed
semi-fowlers position where the patient is slightly flexed, head of the bead is 30° to 45°
slider slippery device that is used for moving patients
splint frequent involuntary muscle contraction
supine lying with the face upward
supportive device help to maintain patients body in a specific position
transfer changing a patients location
trochancher roll rolled sheet or blanket placed under the patient
spacicity sudden frequent involuntary muscle contraction
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