| A | B |
| Fowler's position | a semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees |
| full visual privacy | having the means to be completely free from public view while in bed |
| high-Fowler's position | a semi-sitting position, the head of the bed is raised 60-90 degrees |
| resident unit | the personal space, furniture, and equipment provided for the person by the nursing center |
| reverse Trendelenburg's position | the head of the bed is raised and the foot of the bed is lowered |
| semi-Fowler's position | the head of teh bed is raised 30 degrees; or the head of the bed is raised 30 degrees and the knee portion is raised 15 degrees |
| cotton drawsheet | a drawsheet made of cotton; it helps keep the mattress and bottom linens clean |
| waterproof drawsheet | a drawsheet made of plastic, rubber, or absorbent material used to protect the mattress and bottom linens form dampness and soiling |