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Base of Support

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Area on which an object rests and that provides support for the object

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Center of Gravity

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The point on which an object rests and that provides support for the object

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Isometric

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Maintaining or pertaining to the same length

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Kyphosis

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Increase curvature of thoracic spine

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Lordosis

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Increase curvature of lumbar spine

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Pelvic Tilt (Inclination)

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Movement of the pelvis so the ASIS moves anteriorly or posteriorly to tilt pelvis

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Recumbent

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Lying down

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Squat

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To sit on heels with knees fully bent

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Stoop

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To bend body forward or downward by partially bending the knees

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Vertical Line of Gravity

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An imaginary vertical line that passes through the COG of an object

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Power Lift

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Half squat; hips above knees; feet parallel behind object; UE parallel; trunk in vertical position; lumbar spine in lordosis; slight anterior pelvic tilt
half squat

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Straight Leg Lift

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Knees slightly flexed/fully extended; LE parallel straddling object; UE parallel; trunk in vertical position; lumbar spine in lordosis

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One-Leg Stance Lift

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Light objects, face object, body shifted on leg that is forward; non-weight bearing leg counterbalances weight shift

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Deep Squat Lift

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Hip below knees; feet straddling object; UE parallel; trunk is vertical; lumbar spine in lordosis with anterior pelvic tilt

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Half-Kneeling Lift

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Kneel on one knee; positioned next too and behind object; move object onto thigh; lumbar spine in lordosis

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Traditional Lift

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Feet are AP stance; LE in deep squat; low COG; wide BOS; lumbar spine in lordosis

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Stoop Lift

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Partially flex hips and knees; lumbar spine in lordosis; feet are shoulder width apart; slightly AP stance

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Blanch

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To become pale

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Comatose

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Pertaining to or affected with coma; a state of unconsciousness

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Contracture

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Shortening of tightening of skin, muscle, fascia, or joint capsule that prevents normal movement of flexibility of the involved structure

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Ischemia

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Inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body

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Maceration

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The softening of a solid by soaking

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Necrosis

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Morphological changes indicative of cell death

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Reverse T Position

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The position of the UE when they are abducted to 90 degrees and externally rotated at the shoulders, with the elbows flexed to 90 degrees

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Shear
An applied force that ends to cause an opposite, but parallel, sliding motion of the planes of an object to subject to a shear force
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Spasticity
Continuous resistance to stretching by a muscle because of abnormally increased tension
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T Position
The position of the UE when they are abducted to 90 degrees and internally rotates at the shoulders with the elbows flexed to 90 degrees
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Pectus Excavatum
Funnel chest
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Pectus Carinatum
Pigeon Chest
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Genu Varum
Bow Legged
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Genu Valgum
Knock Knees
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Genu Recurvatum
Hyperextension of knee
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Pes Cavus
Increased height of longitudinal arch.
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Pes Plantus
Flat Foot
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Anteroposterior
From the foot to the rear of an object or living being
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Bariatric
Field of medicine that is concerned with weight loss or that deals with causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity
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Graft
Any tissue or organ for transplantation or implantation
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Hemiplegia
Paralysis of one side of the body
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Osteoporosis
Dec of bone density or mass.
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Paralysis
Loss of power of voluntary movement in muscle through injury or disease of its nerve supply
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Paresis
Partial or incomplete paralysis
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Syncope
A temporary suspension of consciousness as a result of cerebral anemia AKA fainting
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Vertigo
Sensation of rotation or movement of one's self or of one's surroundings
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Standby (Supervision) Assistance
Patient requires verbal or tactile cues, directions, or instructions from another person positioned close to, but not touching, the person to perform the activity safely; assistant may provide protection
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Contact Guarding
Caregiver is positioned close to the patient with her or her hands on the patient or a safety belt; protection
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Modified Independent
The patient uses adaptive or assistive equipment to perform a task independently
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Minimal Assistance
Patient performs 75%+; assistance is required
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Moderate Assistance
Patient performs 50%-74% of activity; assistance is required
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Maximal Assistance
Patient performs 25%-49% of activity; assistance is required
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Dependent
Patient requires total physical assistance from one or more persons to accomplish the activity safely
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Acidosis
A pathological condition resulting from the accumulation of acid or the depletion of the akaline reserve in the blood and body tissues that is characterized by an increase in hydrogen ion concentration
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Allergen
A protein or nonprotein substance that is capable of inducing an allergy or a specific hypersensitivty
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Autonomic Hyperreflexia (Dysreflexia)
An uninhibited and exaggerated reflex of the autonomic nervous system as a result of a stimulus
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Cardiac Arrest/Death
The sudden and often unexpected stoppage of effective heart action
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
The reestablishment of heart and lung action as indicated for cardiac arrest
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Convulsion
A series of involuntary contractions of the voluntary muscles
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Hyperglycemia
An excess of glucose in the blood
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Hypoglycemia
An abnormally low level of sugar in blood
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Orthostatic Hypotension
A fall in blood pressure associated with dizziness, syncope, and blurred vision that occurs upon standing or when standing motionless in a fixed position
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Seizure
A convulsion or attack
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Shock
Acute peripheral circulatory failure caused by derangement of circulatory control or loss of circulating fluid
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Vasoconstriction
The constriction of blood vessels, which increases blood pressure.
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Crash Bar
The metal bar on a door that disengages the door latch when pushed
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Locomotion
The ability to move from one place to another
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Pneumatic
Of or containing air or gasses
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Propulsion
The act of propelling; movement of a wheelchair by the person in the chair or by another person
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Restraint
The forcible confinement or restriction of movement of a person through the use of belts, straps, or other similar items
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Self-Closing Device
A device attached to a door that closes the door through the use of compressed fluid or air
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Self-Closing Device
A device attached to a door that closes the door through the use of compressed fluid or air
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Semipneumatic
Partially containing air or gases

USAHS Skills and Techniques for Client Care Management (9 decks)

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