Module 4 Terms Flashcards
1
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Dangle
A
Sitting on the edge of the bed with legs hanging down, often as a precursor to
standing.
2
Q
Dorsal Recumbent
A
Lying on the back with the knees bent and feet flat on the bed.
2
Q
Lithotomy
A
A medical position where the patient lies on their back with hips and knees flexed and the thighs apart.
3
Q
Trapeze
A
Definition: A hanging bar attached over a bed used by the patient to pull themselves up into a
sitting position or to shift position in bed.
4
Q
TQI
A
Total Quality Improvement
A systematic approach to the continuous improvement of organizational processes to meet or exceed customer expectations.
5
Q
WRMD
A
Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder
Injuries or disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage, or spinal discs
caused by or exacerbated by work.
