chapter 15 patient patient positioning
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| ambulate | to walk
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| aspiration | condition where food , water or gastric contents enter the trachea and lungs
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| body alignment | position of a human body where it can correctly function
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| Contracture | permanent shortening of contracture of a muscle due to immobility
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| Draw sheet | sheet folded under the patient
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| enabler | device that empowers and assists patients to function at their highest possible levels
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| Fowler's position | position where the patient lies on the back with backrest elevated to 45° to 60°5
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| high fowler's | position where the bed is elevated 90°
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| laceration | accidental break in skin
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| lateral | away from the midline
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| mobility | ability to move or be moved
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| orthopneic position | position of the patient sitting up to breath comfortably
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| orthotic devices | devices that prevent deformity
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| postural support | device that maintains body position and alignment
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| pressure injury | injuries caused from friction to the skin
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| procedure | practices and processes used in a facility policies when providing care
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| prone | position where patient is on the abdomen, spine straight, legs extended, and arms flexed into each side of the bed
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| semi-fowlers | position where the patient is slightly flexed, head of the bead is 30° to 45°
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| slider | slippery device that is used for moving patients
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| splint | frequent involuntary muscle contraction
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| supine | lying with the face upward
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| supportive device | help to maintain patients body in a specific position
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| transfer | changing a patients location
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| trochancher roll | rolled sheet or blanket placed under the patient
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| spacicity | sudden frequent involuntary muscle contraction
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