Positioning

Question 1

What elements need to be met when positioning patient?

Answer 1

Proper body alignment, eliminate pressure
Have patient assist as much as possible and cross arms across their chest

Question 2

What are some negative patient outcomes that can occur with improper patient positioning?

Answer 2

Skin breakdown, muscle strain, pain

Question 3

Lying on abdomen with the head to one side is called

Answer 3

Prone position

Question 4

Lying flat on your back is called

Answer 4

Supine position

Question 5

Side lying w/ hip and knees flexed padded with pillow is called

Answer 5

Lateral position

Question 6

Head of bed elevated 45 degrees is called

Answer 6

Fowlers position

Question 7

Head of bed elevated 15-30 degrees is called

Answer 7

Semi fowlers

Question 8

Head of bed elevated 60-90 degrees is called

Answer 8

High fowlers position

Question 9

Top leg is flexed towards chest, supported with pillow, bottom arm is side of torso is called what position?

Answer 9

Lateral semi-prone recumbent

Question 10

Lying flat foot of bed above head of bed is called what position?

Answer 10

Trendelenburg

Question 11

When is prones position used?

Answer 11

For respiratory conditions- promotes drainage

Question 12

When is supine position used?

Answer 12

Sleeping
Exam

Question 13

When is lateral position used?

Answer 13

Spinal alignment
To reduce pressure on heels and sacrum

Question 14

Why is fowlers position used?

Answer 14

To promote lung expansion

Question 15

Why is lateral semi-prone recumbent position used?

Answer 15

To reduce pressure and promote drainage

Question 16

What does trendelenburg position improve when used?

Answer 16

Venous return