Chapter 18 The person's unit
CMS
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fowler's position
A semi-sitting position, the head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees.
High-Fowlers position
A semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised 60 to 90 degrees.
F
Fahrenheit
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
Full visual privacy
Having the means to be completely free from public view while in bed.
IV
Intravenous
OBRA
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987
Trendelenburg's position
The head of the bed is lowered and the foot of the bed is raised.
Semi-Fowler's position
The head of the bed is raised 30 degrees; or the head of the bed is raised 30 degrees and the knee portion is raised 15 degrees.
Reverse Trendelenburg's position
The head of the bed is raised and the foot of the bed is lowered.