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base of support
the area on which an object rests
body alignment / posture
the way the head, trunk, arms, and legs are aligned with one another
body mechanics
using the body in an efficient and careful way
dorsal recumbent position / supine position
the back-lying position
ergonomics
the science of designing a job to fit the worker
Fowler's position
a semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees
lateral position / side-lying position
the person lies on one side or the other
prone position
lying on the abdomen with the head turned to one side
semi-prone position / Sim's position
a left side-lying position in which the upper leg is sharply flexed, so it is not on the lower leg, and the lower arm is behind the person
MSD
Musculoskeletal disorder
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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CNA - Chapter 12
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Body Mechanics
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12/10/2013, 12:31:49 AM
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