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chapter 15

TermDefinition
ambulate to walk
aspiration when food & water enter the lungs and trachea
body alignment position of a human body
contacture permanent shortening or contraction
draw sheet sheet folded under patient
enabler device that empowers patients
fowlers position position where patient lies on back 40 to 60 degrees
high fowlers placed when the head of the bed needs to be elevated as high as possible
Laceration accidental break in skin
lateral of, at, toward, or from the side or sides.
mobility ability to move out of bed
Orthopneic position position where patient sits up to breathe
Orthotic devices device that restores or improves function
Postural support device used as an enabler
Pressure injury injuries to the skin caused by friction
Procedure practices used when following facility policy
prone patient on abdomen , spine straight, legs extended and arms flexed.
semi-fowlers patient is on back with knees slightly flexed and HOB is elevated 30-45 degrees
sliders device with slippery low-friction surface for moving patient
Spasticity sudden, frequent muscle contraction
splint used to maintain position and prevent contractions
supine lying with face upward
Supportive device use to maintain a patients body
transfer get out of bed
Trochanter roll rolled sheet or bath blanket placed under the patient extending from waist to mid thigh
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