Chapters 10,12,13,14
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positioning
helping residents into positions that promote comfort and health
supine
resident lies flat on back
lateral
lying on either side
prone
resident is lying on stomach
fowlers
semisitting position
shearing
rubbing or friction that results from the skin moving one way and the bone remains ffixed
logrolling
moving a resident as a unit, w out disturbing alignment of body
dangle
sit on the side of the bed with legs hanging overside
ergonomics
science of designing equipment
transfer belt
saftey device used to transfer residents who are weak
insomina
inability to fall asleep or remain asleeo
occupied bed
bed made while resident is still in bed
closed bed
bed completely made w bedspread and blankets in place
surgical bed
for residents who are returning to bed on strechers or gurney
pernial care
care or genitial and anal area
pressure injuries
injuries or wounds that result from skin detriation
orthotic device
device that helps support and align a limb and improve functioning
foot drop
weakness of muscles in feet and ankles
additive
substance added to another substance that changes effect
edentulous
having no teeth
aspiration
inhaling forgein material into the lungs
apnea
no breathing
dyspnea
difficulty breathing
tachypnea
fast respirations