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| the placement of a patient's body or a limb into a specific alignment for a medical procedure or examination. |
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| a small sheet used in medical settings to move patients and keep them comfortable |
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| a medical device that helps patients with mobility issues move safely. |
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| a medical device that helps people with mobility issues walk and stand |
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| lying on the back with the face and torso facing up. |
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| a flat, rigid board used to help people move between surfaces without using their legs. |
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| a mobility aid that helps people with balance or movement issues walk more safely and independently |
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| relating to the side of the body or a body part, especially away from the middle or center |
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| the exchanging of assistance or favors. |
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| the initial measurement of a patient's condition or health status. |
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| lying flat on the stomach or face down |
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| a procedure that involves sitting on the edge of a bed with the legs hanging over the side |
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| a patient is able to walk around and is not bedridden. |
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| a medical position where a patient lies on their back with their knees bent and feet spread out to the sides. |
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| a medical position where a patient is positioned on their back with their head and upper body raised at a 45–90° angle. |
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| the science of designing and arranging things to ensure people are safe, comfortable, and perform well |
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| a walking aid that offers an extra point of balance and stability when you walk. |
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| a surgical procedure that involves making an incision to remove stones, or calculi, from organs like the bladder, gallbladder, or urinary tract. |
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| a standard position in which the patient lies on their left side, with right hip and knees bent |
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| a medical device that helps caregivers move patients safely and with support |
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| similar to the C cane, but with a straight handle perpendicular to the main shaft, |
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| a medical position where the knees are bent and brought close to the chest. |
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