Chapter 16 Flashcards
Fowler position
A semisitting 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 position
A semisitting position; the head of the bed is raised between 60 and 90 degrees
resident unit
The personal space, furniture, and equipment provided for the person by the nursing center
reverse Trendelenburg position
The head of the bed is raised and the foot of the bed is lowered
semi-Fowler position
The head of the bed is raised 30 degrees; or the head of the bed is raised 30 degrees and the knee portion is raised 15 degrees
Trendelenburg position
The head of the bed is lowered and the foot of the bed is raised
F
Fahrenheit
FDA
Food and Drug Administration