Lessons 8-9
Across
- 3. ambulatory aid used for support and steadiness
- 5. placement and alignment of the resident's body when assisting them to sit, lie down, or turn
- 8. device for transporting residents unable to walk or use a wheelchair
- 11. lying flat on the back with legs straight
- 13. laying on the right or left side
- 15. to turn or move the resident without disturbing the alignment of the body
- 17. sitting on the edge of the bed with feet hanging down
- 18. to turn with one foot remaining stationary
- 19. a hydraulic or electrical device used to transfer or weigh dependent and obese residents
- 20. abnormally formed parts of the body
Down
- 1. being in a straight line
- 2. moving the resident from one surface to another
- 4. using the body to coordinate balance and movement
- 6. head of the bed 45-60 degrees with legs straight
- 7. head of the bed 30-45 degrees with legs straight
- 9. equipment used to help residents increase independence
- 10. device used to assist to move from one location to another
- 12. ambulatory aid used when there is weakness on one side of the body
- 14. walking
- 16. safety belt used to assist the resident who is weak or unsteady during transfers or ambulation