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| the act of moving or walking, with or without an assistive device |
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| capable of moving or walking |
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| an initial value that can be compared to future measurements |
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| a straight cane with a curved handle at the top |
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| to sit up on the side of the bed with the legs hanging over the side in order to regain balance and stabilize blood pressure |
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| a body position in which a person is flat on her back with her knees flexed and her feet flat on the bed |
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| an extra sheet placed on top of the bottom sheet that is used for moving residents without causing shearing |
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| the science of designing equipment, areas, and work tasks to make them safer and to suit the worker's abilities |
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| semi-sitting body position, in which a person's head and shoulders are elevated 45 to 60 degrees |
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| a cane that has a straight grip handle |
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| aka: transfer belt; belt made of canvas or other heavy material that is used to help people who are weak, unsteady, or uncoordinated to transfer or walk |
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| a body position in which the person is lying on her abdomen with her knees pulled toward the abdomen and her legs separated; arms are pulled up and flexed, and the head is turned to one side |
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| body position in which a person is lying on either side |
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| body position in which a person lies on her back with her hips at the edge of an exam table; legs are flexed, and feet are in padded stirrups |
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| moving a person as a unit without disturbing the alignment of the body |
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| the act of helping people into positions that promote comfort and health |
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| body position in which a person is lying on the stomach, or front side of the body |
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| a cane that has four rubber-tipped feet and a rectangular base |
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| rubbing or friction that results from the skin moving one way and the bone underneath it remaining fixed or moving in the opposite direction |
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| body position in which a person is lying on his left side with the upper knee flexed and raised toward the chest |
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| a wooden board that helps transfer people who are unable to bear weight on their legs; also called transfer board |
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| body position in which a person lies flat on his back |
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| aka: gait belt; belt made of canvas or other heavy material that is used to help people who are weak, unsteady, or uncoordinated to transfer or walk |
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| a type of walking aid that is used for people who are unsteady or lack balance; usually has four rubber-tipped feet and/or wheels |
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