6.2 Positioning

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draw / lift / transfer sheet

A small sheet placed under a person to help reposition or move them in bed

<p>A small sheet placed under a person to help reposition or move them in bed</p>
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shearing

Skin and deeper tissue damage caused when the skin stays in place while the body slides

<p>Skin and deeper tissue damage caused when the skin stays in place while the body slides</p>
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alignment

Proper positioning of body parts in relation to one another

<p>Proper positioning of body parts in relation to one another</p>
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base of support

The area beneath and between the points where the body contacts the ground

<p>The area beneath and between the points where the body contacts the ground</p>
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body alignment

Positioning the head, trunk, and limbs in a balanced, natural line

<p>Positioning the head, trunk, and limbs in a balanced, natural line</p>
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body mechanics

Using posture, balance, and movement safely to prevent injury

<p>Using posture, balance, and movement safely to prevent injury</p>
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fowler's

A position with the head of the bed raised about 45 to 60 degrees

<p>A position with the head of the bed raised about 45 to 60 degrees</p>
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high-fowler's

A position with the head of the bed raised about 60 to 90 degrees

<p>A position with the head of the bed raised about 60 to 90 degrees</p>
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lateral

A side-lying position

<p>A side-lying position</p>
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logroll

Turning the body as one unit while keeping the spine aligned

<p>Turning the body as one unit while keeping the spine aligned</p>
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positioning

Placing a person's body in proper alignment for comfort, function, and safety

<p>Placing a person's body in proper alignment for comfort, function, and safety</p>
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pronation

Turning the hand so the palm faces down

<p>Turning the hand so the palm faces down</p>
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prone

Lying flat on the abdomen with the face turned to one side

<p>Lying flat on the abdomen with the face turned to one side</p>
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repositioning

Changing a person's body position to promote comfort, alignment, circulation, and skin protection

<p>Changing a person's body position to promote comfort, alignment, circulation, and skin protection</p>
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semi-fowler's

A position with the head of the bed raised about 30 to 45 degrees

<p>A position with the head of the bed raised about 30 to 45 degrees</p>
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sim's

A partly prone side-lying position, on the left side, with the upper leg flexed

<p>A partly prone side-lying position, on the <strong>left side</strong>, with the upper leg flexed</p>
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supination

Turning the hand so the palm faces up

<p>Turning the hand so the palm faces up</p>
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supine

Lying flat on the back

<p>Lying flat on the back</p>
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safety

Protection from injury, harm, or danger

<p>Protection from injury, harm, or danger</p>