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chapter 15 patient patient positioning

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Term
Definition
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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