Pt. Safety/Position Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| ambulate | to walk |
| aspiration | very serious condition in which food, water, gastric contents, or other materials enter the trachea and lungs. |
| body alignment | position of a human body in which the body can properly function |
| contracture | permanent shortening or contraction of a muscle due to immobility, spasm, or paralysis. |
| draw sheet | sheet folded under the patient, extending from above the shoulder to below the hips |
| enabler | device that empowers patients and assists them to function at their highest possible level |
| fowler's position | position in which the patient lies on the back with backrest elevated 45 or 60 |
| high fowlers | position in which the backrest of the bed is elevated to 90, with the patient on his or her back |
| laceration | accidental break in skin |
| lateral | away from the midline |
| mobility | ability to move |
| orthopneic position | position in which the patient sits up to breathe comfortably. |
| orthotic devices | devices that restore or improve function and prevent deformity |
| postural support | device used as an enabler that maintains body position and alignment |
| pressure injury | injuries to the skin associated with open areas from friction, shearing, pressure, and other causes of injury |
| procedure | practices and processes used when following facility policies in patient care. |
| prone | position in which the patient is on the abdomen, spine straight, legs extended, and arms flexed on either side of the side |
| 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 to 45. |
| slider | device with a slippery, low-friction surface that is used for moving patients. |
| spasticity | sudden, frequent, involuntary muscle contractions that impair function |
| splint | type of orthosis used to maintain position and prevent contractures of the arm and hand. |
| supine | lying w/ the face upward |
| supportive device | used to help maintain a patient's body in a specific position |
| transfer | procedure followed when changing a patient's location |
| trochanter roll | rolled sheet 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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