Chapter 39

Question 1

Differentiate between Fowler’s, high Fowler’s, supine, prone, side-lying, and Sims’ positions.

Answer 1

– Fowler’s: sitting up at 30 - 45 degree angle

– high Fowler’s: sitting up at 90 degree angle

– supine: lying flat

– prone: lying on stomach

– side-lying: lying on side

– Sims’: lying on left side