Bed positioning

Question 1

is wherein the patient lies flat on the back

Answer 1

Supine position

Question 2

the patient lies on the abdomen with their head turned to one side and the hips are not flexed.

Answer 2

Prone Position

Question 3

Patient lies on the side of the body with the top leg over the bottom leg

Answer 3

Side lying

Question 3

Patient lies between SUPINE and PRONE with legs flexed in front of the patient. Arms should be COMFORTABLE placed beside the patient, not underneath.

Answer 3

Lateral recumbent/Sims Position

Question 4

refers to a patient lying on their back (supine) with their knees BENT, feet FLAT on the bed or table, and arms typically at their sides or crossed over their chest.

Answer 4

Dorsal Recumbent

Question 5

Is a medical position where the patient lies on their back with their hips and knees flexed, thighs apart, and feet placed in stirrups to support the legs. LEGS UP/FEET UP

Answer 5

Lithotomy

Question 6

Involves LOWERING THE HEAD of the bed and RAISING THE FOOT of the bed of the patient. The patient’s arms should be tucked at their sides

Answer 6

Trendelenburg

Question 7

is a position wherein the HEAD of the bed IS ELEVATED with the FOOT of the BED DOWN. It is the opposite of Trendelenburg’s position.

Answer 7

Reverse Trendelenberg

Question 8

is a bed position wherein the head of the bed is elevated 90 DEGREES

Answer 8

High Fowler

Question 9

is a bed position wherein the head of the bed is elevated 45 DEGREES

Answer 9

Semi Fowler