Body Positioning for Pressure Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
What bony prominences can cause pressure injuries in the prone position?
A
forehead anterior portion of acromion process anterior head of humerus sternum ASIS patella dorsum of foot
2
Q
What bony prominences can cause pressure injuries in the supine position?
A
occiput scapula spine scapula inferior angle spinous processes medial epicondyle of humerus Posterior iliac crest sacrum coccyx heel
3
Q
What bony prominences can cause pressure injuries in the side-lying position?
A
ears lateral portion of acromion process lateral head of humerus lateral epicondyle of humerus greater trochanter fibular head lateral malleolus medial malleolus
4
Q
What bony prominences can cause pressure injuries in the sitting position?
A
spine of scapula
vertebral spinous process
ischial tuberosities
