Across
- 2. lies on the left side in a modified left lateral position
- 6. placed between a mattress and bedspring
- 8. patient inclined with the head higher than the body
- 13. most stable walking device
- 16. metal hanging triangle bar secured by strong metal base connected either directly to the bed frame or the ceiling
- 20. substance that can be used to shape or contour to the body’s shape and provide support
- 22. proper alignment of the thumb in a slight adduction and the wrist in slight dorsiflexion
- 23. method of moving a patient from one surface to another
- 24. reason for changing position
- 26. prevent patient fall
- 27. lying horizontally with the face and torso facing up
- 29. feet rest firmly against it and are at right angles to the legs
- 30. General principle of positioning
Down
- 1. patient can perform 75% or more of task
- 3. prevents finger flexion contractures
- 4. disk shape transferring instrument
- 5. teachers name
- 7. rests on the knees and chest with head is turned to one side
- 9. head of the patient's bed is raised 30 to 90 degrees above the level, with the knees sometimes also elevated
- 10. lying face down with arms bent comfortably at the elbow and padded with the armboards positioned forward
- 11. prevent external rotation of the legs when the client is in the supine position
- 12. safety device used to help a patient move between 1 1/2 to 4 inches wide and to 60 inch long
- 14. assumes an upright or semivertical position by using pillows to support the head and chest
- 15. requires more than one person to assist
- 17. Keep sheets and blankets from touching and rubbing your legs or feet
- 18. walking device require substantial energy expenditure and arm and shoulder strength
- 19. used when minimal stability is needed
- 21. plastic used to transfer patients in hospitals from beds to trolleys and vice versa
- 25. lies on the back with the legs well separated thighs acutely flexed on the abdomen
- 28. comfortable matress that support neck