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.