Ethics & Laws
Negligence by a professional person
What is Malpractice
At or toward the front of the body
What is Anterior
Any item used by the person or staff to promote the person's function and safety ( hand rails, grab bars, transfer lifts, walkers, wheel chairs)
What are Assistive Devices
Moving the body part away from the mid-line of the body
What is Abduction
The head of the bed is raised to 30 degrees
What is Semi-Fowler's Position
An act or behavior that meets your needs, not the persons
What is Boundary Violation
The part nearest to the center or to the point of attachment
What is Proximal
A decrease in size or wasting away of tissue
What is Atrophy
Bending the body part
What is Flexion
The back lying or dorsal recumbent position
What is Supine Position
Intentionally attempting or threatening to touch a person's body without the person's consent
What is Assault
The part farthest from the center or from the point of attachment
What is Distal
the lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle
What is Contracture
Moving a body part toward the body
What is Adduction
A left side lying position in which the upper leg (right) is sharply flexed so it is not on the lower leg (left); semi-prone side lying position
What is Sims' Position
Unlawful restraint or restriction of a persons freedom of movement
What is False Imprisonment
Away from the mid line; at the side of the body
What is Lateral
A localized to the skin and /or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence resulting from pressure or pressure in combination with shear
What is a Pressure Ulcer
Turing the joint inward
What is Internal Rotation
The person lies on one side or the other; side-lying position
What is Lateral Position
Making false statements in print, writing ( including texts & emails) including photos or any social media outlet
What is Libel
At or near the middle or mid-line of the body or body part
What is Medial
Part of the call system allowing the person to signal the nurses' station for help
What is a Call Bell/light
Turning the joint outward
What is External Rotation
Lying on the abdomen with the head turned to one side
What is Prone Position