| A | B |
|---|
| kinesiology | The study of the movement of body parts. |
| Most common injuries for health care workers | lower back strain. |
| shearing force | Force caused by a downward and forward pressure to the skin. Patient slides down in bed is an example. |
| gait | Style of walking |
| ambulate | To walk |
| supine position | Resting on back |
| Sim's position | Left side lying postion with right knee and thigh upward. Used to administer enemas. |
| prone position | Lying face down. |
| logrolling | Turning the patient while maintaining straight body alignment at all times. Used when making an occupied bed. |
| dangling | Sitting on the side of the bed before sitting in a chair or ambulating. |
| hygiene | The practice of cleanliness. |
| diaphoresis | perspiration |
| Stage I pressure ulcer | area of deep pink, red that doesn't blanch with fingertip pressure. Signs/Symptoms include: warmth, edema, and induration. |
| halitosis | bad breath |
| perfumes, scented lotions | Should not be worn in a patient care setting. |
| protective devices | Must have a physician's order to use. |
