Chapter 18 Vocab

Question 1

base of support

Answer 1

the area on which an object rests

Question 2

body alignment

Answer 2

the way the head, trunk, arms, and legs align with one another, posture

Question 3

dorsal recombined position

Answer 3

the back lying or supine position

Question 4

ergonomics

Answer 4

the science of designing a job to fit the worker

Question 5

Fowler’s position

Answer 5

semi-sitting position
- the head of the bed is raised between 45º and 65º

Question 6

lateral position

Answer 6

side-lying position

Question 7

musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)

Answer 7

disorders involved with muscles, ligaments, joints, and cartilage

Question 8

posture

Answer 8

body alignment

Question 9

prone position

Answer 9

face down

Question 10

semi-prone position

Answer 10

Sim’s position

Question 11

Sim’s position

Answer 11

left side-lying position with the right leg over the left and the left arm behind the patient

Question 12

supine position

Answer 12

lying on your back with your face up

Question 13

MSD

Answer 13

musculoskeletal disorder

Question 14

OSHA

Answer 14

occupational safety and health administration