Body Positions

Question 0

Prone

Answer 0

Lying Face Down

Question 1

Supine

Answer 1

Lying Face Up.

Question 2

Lateral Recumbent

Answer 2

Lying on his or her side. (Left or right lateral recumbent)

Question 3

Fowlers Position

Answer 3

Lying as you would in a reclining chair.

Upper body elevated at a 45 to 60 degree angle.

Question 4

Semi-Fowlers Position

Answer 4

Body elevate below a 45 degree angle

Question 5

Trendelenburg Position

Answer 5

Lying supine with feet elevated above head

Question 6

Shock position

Answer 6

Lying Supine with feet elevated approximately 12 inches