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chapter 16 transfer
Term | Definition |
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contraindication | situations in which something is not indicated, inappropriate, or potentially dangerous |
full weight-bearing (FWB) | The ability to stand on both legs |
gait belt | used to assist with ambulation |
manual patient handling | moving a patient by hand or bodily force |
mechanical lift | manually operated hydraulic |
nonweight-bearing (NWB) | no pressure on legs, arms etc |
paralysis | inability to move |
paresis | weakness of an extremity |
partial weight-bearing (PWB) | may bear some weight |
pivot | turning the entire body as one unit |
sitting (lateral) transfer | sitting throughout the transfer |
sliding board | plastic or wooden board about 2 feet long and has a slippery surface |
standing transfer | patient stands while transfers with 2 nursing assistants |
weight-bearing (WB) | Ability to stand on one or both legs |