Chapter 10

Question 1

draw sheet

Answer 1

is an extra sheet placed on top of the bottom sheet when the bed is made. They also help prevent skin damage caused by shearing

Question 2

shearing

Answer 2

rubbing or friction that results from the skin moving one way and the bone underneath it remaining fixed or moving in the opposite direction.

Question 3

logrolling

Answer 3

moving a resident as a unit, without disturbing the alignment of the body.

Question 4

dangle

Answer 4

sit up on the side of the bed with the legs hanging over the side to help regain balance before standing up and allows blood pressure to stabilize.

Question 5

transfer belt

Answer 5

safety devide used to transfer residents who are weak, unsteady, or uncordinated.

Question 6

gait belt

Answer 6

a device used to help residents walk

Question 7

ambulation

Answer 7

walking

Question 8

ambulatory

Answer 8

one who can get out of bed and walk

Question 9

C Cane

Answer 9

straight cane with a curved handle at the top and is used to improve balance

Question 10

functional grip cane

Answer 10

straight grip handle rather than a curved handle and provides more support than the C Cane

Question 11

Quad Cane

Answer 11

four rubber-tipped feet and a rectangular base, is designed to bear more weight than the other canes

Question 12

walker

Answer 12

walking aid when the resident can bear some weight onto both legs and provides stability.