Skills for health science professionals vocab

Front

Point at which a patient is considered present at a medical facility.

Back

Admission

Front

Point at which a patient is released from a medical facility

Back

Discharge

Front

Release of a patient from one facility to another

Back

Transfer

Front

Process of walking, standing, or moving post-illness or surgery.

Back

Ambulation

Front

Exercises to help patients maintain muscle strength during recovery.

Back

Range of motion

Front

Placement of patients in positions for healing/preventing injury

Back

Positioning

Front

Position of lying on stomach

Back

Prone

Front

Position of lying on side

Back

Lateral

Front

Position of lying on back

Back

Supine

Front

Handle for patient support

Back

Grab bar