| A | B |
|---|
| base of support | the area on which an object rests |
| body alignment | the way the head, trunk, arms and legs are aligned with one another, posture |
| body mechanics | using the body in an efficient and careful way |
| ergonomics | the science of designing a job to fit the worker |
| Fowler's position | a semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised between 45-60 degrees |
| lateral position | the person lies on one side or the other; side-lying position |
| prone position | lying on the abdomen with the head turned to one side |
| Sims' position | a left side-lying position in which the upper leg (right leg) is sharply flexed so it is not on the lower leg (left leg) and the lower arm (left arm) is behind the person; semi-prone side position |
| supine position | the back-lying position; dorsal recumbent position |
| friction | the rubbing of one surface against |
| logrolling | turning the person as a unit, in alignment, with one motion |
| shearing | when skin sticks to a surface while muscles slide in the direction the body is moving |
| bed rail | a device that serves as a guard or barrier along the side of the bed; side rail |
| transfer belt | a device used to support a person who is unsteady or disabled; gait belt |
