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Ch.15 Positioning

TermDefinition
Ambulate To walk
Aspiration Choking, accidental entry of food or a foreign object in the windpipe (trachea)
Body Alignment Position in which the body can properly function,
Contracture When a joint is allowed to remain in the same position from too long, muscles stiffen and shorten preventing joint from moving fully.
Draw Sheet Folded large seat/half sheet used to make moving patients easier.
Enabler Device to help patients function at their highest possible level
Fowler's Position Position in which the patient lies on the back with backrest elevated 45-60 degrees.
High Fowler's Position in which the patient lies on the back with backrest elevated to 90 degrees.
Laceration Skin Injuries (Tears or breaks in the skin)
Lateral On either sides/ away from the midline.
Mobility Ability to move or to be moved easily from place to place.
Orthopenic Position Position where patient sits upright, and leans slightly forward supporting themselves with the forearms. (helps breathe comfortably)
Orthotic Devices Restore or improve functions, prevent deformity and maintain the position of an extremity. (Prevents contracture formation)
Postural Support Device used as an enabler that maintains body position and alignment.
Pressure Injury Results when unrelieved pressure interferes with blood flow to an area. (Bedsores)
Procedure Practices and process used when following facility policies in patient care, prioritizes and orders your responsibilities when doing the task.
Prone On the abdomen, spine straight, legs extended, palms facing backwards
Semi-Fowler's Position in which the patient is on the back with knees slightly flexed and the head of the bed is elevated 30-45 degrees.
Slider Device used with a slippery, low-friction surface that is used for moving patients,
Spasticity Sudden, frequent, involuntary muscle contractions that impair function.
Splint Also to restore or improve functions, prevent deformity, and maintain the position of an extremity. (Used for lower extremities)
Supine On the back, laying with face upward.
Supportive Device Used to maintain proper body alignment and position in bed or in a chair.
Transfer To get out of bed
Trochanter Roll Rolled street or bath blanket placed under the patient extending from waist to mid-thigh; positioned against the hip to prevent lateral hip rotation.
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