Position and Transfer Vocabulary Power

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Hubbs Pre-CNA SP1-AP5Used to introduce or review vocabulary

A semi-sitting position. The head of the bed is raised but the legs are in a normal horizontal position.

1. Fowler’s positionWhen eating in bed, a person should be in the

Fowler’s position.

Patient is lying on their side

2. Lateral

Turning a person all at one time, in good alignment, with one motion.

3. LogrollingThe CNA logrolled the patient into the lateral

position.

Lying on the abdomen with the head turned to one side.

4. Prone Position

A left-sided position. The upper leg is bent at the knee so it is not on the lower leg. The lower arm is behind the person.

5. Sim’s PositionWhen taking someone’s rectal temperature, place

the person in the Sim’s position.

Lying on the back

6. Supine Position

A belt used to support a person who is unsteady or disabled.

7. Transfer/gait beltWhen applying the transfer belt, make sure it is

snug.

Sore caused by friction, shearing, wetness, etc. on a bony area of the body.

8. Pressure sore/ulcer

She had a pressure sore on her heel.

Pressure sore

9. Decubitus ulcer

Decubitus is another name for a pressure ulcer.

Can do something

10. Ability

He has the ability to walk independently.

A sore on the skin

11. Abrasion

He has an abrasion on his hand.

Good body position, keep a straight line

12. Alignment

It is important to keep the patient’s body in good alignment.

To help make the resident more comfortable by changing their position.

13. Adjust

The CNA should adjust the patient’s position every two hours to prevent pressure sores.

Pressure-relieving device used to lift linens off the resident’s feet.

14. Bed cradle

The resident had a bed cradle on his bed.

To stay in bed all the time.

15. Bedridden

The resident was bedridden for three days after surgery.

A surface that prevents slipping or sliding.

16. Non-skid

It is important for residents to wear non-skid shoes.

Turn the body with one movement, rotate.

17. Pivot

When assisting a patient to transfer, it is important to pivot, not twist.

Don’t twist,Pivot!!!

Poor position, bad posture

18. Slouch

Please don’t slouch in your chair.

Without a problem, ok

19.Unaffected SideHe broke his right leg. His left leg was unaffected.

Put around

20. Wrap

Wrap the transfer belt snugly around the resident’s waist.

A fold or crease in the bed linen or a person’s skin

21. Wrinkle

It is important to keep a resident’s linens wrinkle-free.

To tear or break the skin

22. Scrape

He has a scrape on his knee. (noun).He scraped his knee. (verb).

To slide

23. Scoot

Please scoot back in your chair, you are slouching.

A little wet

24. Moist/Moisture

His skin was moist. (adjective)Moisture is a possible cause of pressure sores. (noun)

The inability to control bowel or bladder function

25. Incontinence

Babies are incontinent of urine and feces. (adjective)Incontinence can be embarrassing for adults. (noun)

Bone at the base of the spine

26. Sacral/SacrumThe sacrum is a bony prominence. (noun)The sacral area is a common site for decubitus ulcers. (adjective)

A sheet placed under the patient to assist in moving

27.Draw/Lift Sheet

Grasp the draw sheet near the person’s hip and shoulder.

The ability to move one’s body

28. Mobility

Reduced mobility can be a risk factor for pressure sores.

Rubbing together of two surfaces

29. Friction

Friction from a toe rubbing on a shoe can cause a pressure sore.

When moving, the skin stays in the same place and the muscle moves.

30. Shearing

Sliding down in bed can cause shearing.

A bone without a large layer of fat or muscle between the bone and skin.

31. Bony area/prominenceHeels, ankles, knees, and the sacrum are all

examples of bony prominences.

No fat or muscle

Fat and muscle