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Chapter 15.Postion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ambulate | to walk |
| Aspiration | the accidental entry of food or a foreign |
| Body Alignment | A position in which the body can properly function |
| Contractures | When a joint is allowed to remain in the same position for too long |
| Draw Sheet | folded large street or half sheet, may be placed under a heavy or helpless patient to make moving easier |
| Enabler | device that empowers patients and assist them to function at their highest possible level |
| Fowler's Position | Position in which the patient lies on the back with back rest elevated to 45 degrees to 60 |
| High Fowler's | Position in which the backrest of the bed is elevated to 90 degrees, with the patient on his or her back |
| Laceration | accidental break in skin; an injury |
| Lateral | away from the midline |
| Mobility | ability to move or to be moved easily from the place to place |
| Orthopneic Position | position in which the patient sits up to breathe comfortably. The patient sits upright as possible and leans slightly forward, supporting himself or herself with the forearms |
| Orthotic devices | devices that restore or improve function and prevent deformity |
| Postural Support | device used as an enabler that maintains body position and alignment |
| Pressure Injury | injuries to the skin associated with open areas from friction,shearing,pressure, and other causes of injury |
| Procedure | practices and processes used when following facility facility policies in patient care. A procedure prioritizes and orders your responsibility when doing that task |
| Prone | position in which the patient is on the abdomen spine straight, legs extended, and arms flexed on either side of the head |
| Semi-Fowler's | position in which the patient is on the back with knees slightly flexed, and the head of the bed is elevated to 30-45 degrees |
| Slider | device with a slippery, low-friction surface that is used for moving patients |
| Spasticity | sudden, frequent, involuntary muscle contractions that impair function |
| Splint | type of orthosis used to maintain position and prevent contractures |
| Supine | lying with the face upward |
| Supportive device | used to help maintain a patients body in a specific position |
| Transfer | procedure followed when changing a patient's location |
| Trochanter roll | rolled sheet or bath blanket placed under the patient extending from waist to mid-length; positioned against the hip to prevent lateral hip position |
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