Chapter 8

Question 1

Cerebral palsy

Answer 1

Suffered Brain damage either in the uterus or during birth

Question 2

Spina bifida

Answer 2

Split spine

Question 3

Autism spectrum disorder

Answer 3

This order is a development disability that causes problems with social skills and communication

Question 4

Supine position

Answer 4

On the back

Question 5

Lateral

Answer 5

The side

Question 6

Prone

Answer 6

The stomach

Question 7

Fowler’s

Answer 7

Semi-sitting position at 45-60 degrees

Only for feeding,tv watching and mouth care

Question 8

Sims

Answer 8

Left side-lying position and knee is flexed

Question 9

Draw sheet/lifting sheets

Answer 9

Extra sheet that is placed on top of the bottom when bed is made

Question 10

Shearing

Answer 10

Rubbing or friction that results from the skin moving one way and the bone underneath

Question 11

Logrolling

Answer 11

Moving residents as a unit

Question 12

Dangle

Answer 12

Means to sit up on the side of the bed with the legs hanging over the side

Also to stabilize patients blood pressure

Question 13

Transfer belt/gait belt

Answer 13

Transfers residents who are weak

Question 14

Slide board

Answer 14

Transfers residents who are unable to bear weight

Question 15

Stretchers/gurney

Answer 15

Used to move injuried or ill patients from one place to another

Question 16

Mechanical lifts/hoyer lift

Answer 16

Helps prevent injuries

Question 17

Quad cane

Answer 17

Bears more weight for patients with stokes