patient positions

Question 1

Lateral Recumbent Position

Answer 1

Lying on the side affected or injured side up

Question 2

Lithotomy Position

Answer 2

Lying on back, thigh raised and bent to create a right angle exposing the perineum

Question 3

Prone Position

Answer 3

Lying on the abdomen, arms at the side, face down

Question 4

Supine Position

Answer 4

Lying on back

Question 5

Trendelenburg Position

Answer 5

Lying on back with the head of the table lifted downward at a 30 degree to 40-degree angle

Question 6

Reverse Trendelenburg Position

Answer 6

Lying on back with the head of table