Chapter 8 Key Terms

Question 1

Define Draw sheet

Answer 1

A single sheet folded in half under the patient and over the middle of the bed; may be used to facilitate patient transfer

Question 2

Define Gait belt

Answer 2

Also called a transfer belt; should be used when assisting patients who are weak or unsteady

Question 3

Define Orthostatic hypotension

Answer 3

Same as postural hypotension; a brief state of cerebral anoxia and low blood pressure occurring when an individual assumes a standing posture

Question 4

Define sedation

Answer 4

An induced state of quiet, calmness, or sleep by means of a sedative or hypnotic medication

Question 5

Define slide board

Answer 5

A method of patient transfer that uses a strong piece of plastic large enough to support the patient’s body with handholds cut into the edges

Question 6

Define sliding mat

Answer 6

A method of patient transfer that uses a soft, tubular sheet of flexible fabric that features a low friction surface

Question 7

Define spine board

Answer 7

A rigid carrying surface for an injured person, designed to prevent the movement of the spine during transportation to the hospital in order to prevent further damage to it