CNAChpt11April

Walking

Body positioning that promotes proper body functioning; posture

Position with the resident sitting up with the feet over the side of the bed to regain balance, equalize blood flow in the body, and return blood flow to the heart;
helps prevent dizziness and lightheadedness that can cause fainting

Turning sheet that is placed under residents who are unable to assist with turning, lifting, or moving up in bed

The science of designing equipment and setting up areas to make them safer and to suit the worker’s abilities

Position with the person lying on his or her back with the head of bed elevated about 45 to 60 degrees

A belt made of canvas or other heavy material used to help residents walk; also called a transfer belt

Position with person on his or her side

Moving a person as a unit, without disturbing the alignment of the body

Special equipment used to lift and move or lift and weigh a person

Acronym that stands for work-related musculoskeletal disorders

Helping people into positions that will be comfortable and healthy for them

Position with person lying on his or her stomach

Rubbing or friction resulting from the skin moving one way and the bone underneath it remaining fixed or moving in the opposite direction

Position with person lying on his or her left side with one leg drawn up

Position with person lying flat on his or her back

Moving a resident from one place to another

A belt made of canvas or other heavy material used to assist residents who are weak, unsteady, or uncoordinated; also called a gait belt