Bed positions

Question 1

Fowler’s Position:

Answer 1

helps with breathing
increase comfort of pt
prevents aspiration

Question 2

Flat

Answer 2

usually used for sleeping
worst for breathing

Question 3

High Fowler’s

Answer 3

ideal for grooming and feeding
raised 90 degrees

Question 4

Semi Fowler’s

Answer 4

prevents client from sliding down in bed but the knee position can cause leg circulation problems.

releases the tension of the abdominal muscles, thereby improving the breathing of the patient.

Question 5

When is Semi-fowler’s used?

Answer 5

patients who are being fed with feeding tubes
because, if a patient lies at a straight angle, the feeding tube contents can run into his lungs and cause complications.

Question 6

Trendelenburg position

Answer 6

Feet up, head down
A doctor’s order is required for this position
Blocks are usually placed under the foot of the bed to achieve this position.
Sometimes used to treat hypotensive episodes

Question 7

Reverse Trendelenburg

Answer 7

head up, feet down