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Body positioning that promotes proper body functioning; posture
Body Alignment
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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
Dangling
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Turning sheet that is placed under residents who are unable to assist with turning, lifting, or moving up in bed
Draw Sheet
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The science of designing equipment and setting up areas to make them safer and to suit the worker’s abilities
Ergonomics
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Position with the person lying on his or her back with the head of bed elevated about 45 to 60 degrees
Fowler’s
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A belt made of canvas or other heavy material used to help residents walk; also called a transfer belt
Gait Belt
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Position with person on his or her side
Lateral
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Moving a person as a unit, without disturbing the alignment of the body
Logrolling
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Special equipment used to lift and move or lift and weigh a person
Mechanical Lift
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Acronym that stands for work-related musculoskeletal disorders
MSDs
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Helping people into positions that will be comfortable and healthy for them
Positioning
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Position with person lying on his or her stomach
Prone
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Rubbing or friction resulting from the skin moving one way and the bone underneath it remaining fixed or moving in the opposite direction
Shearing
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Position with person lying on his or her left side with one leg drawn up
Sim’s
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Position with person lying flat on his or her back
Supine
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Moving a resident from one place to another
Transfer
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A belt made of canvas or other heavy material used to assist residents who are weak, unsteady, or uncoordinated; also called a gait belt
Transfer Belt
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