Body Positions Flashcards
1
Q
Trendelenburg
A
Feet up, head down. This is used to send blood to the head for oxygenation purposes.
2
Q
Reverse Trendelenburg
A
Feet down, head up. This is used to send blood to the feet.
3
Q
Prone
A
Laying on belly
3
Q
Supine
A
“You’re fine” Laying on back
4
Q
Fowlers
A
90 degree sitting up
5
Q
Semi-fowlers
A
45 degree sitting up
6
Q
Dorsal Recumbant
A
Flat on back, bent knees to take weight off of back/abdomen.
