Positioning

Question 1

NGT placement

Answer 1

High Fowlers

Question 2

Hypotension

Answer 2

Tendelenburg

Question 3

Air/Pulmonary Embolism

Answer 3

Left lateral and Lower the HOB (Trendelenburg)

Question 4

Woman in Labor w/ Un-reassuring FHR

Answer 4

Left lateral

Question 5

Tube Feeding w/ Decreased LOC

Answer 5

Right lateral + elevated HOB

Question 6

During Epidural Puncture

Answer 6

Lateral

Question 7

During Lumbar Puncture

Answer 7

aide lying with head, back, and knees flexed

Question 8

After Myringotomy

Answer 8

Position on side of affected ear after surgery (allows drainage of secretions)

Question 9

After Thyroidectomy

Answer 9

Low or semi-fowler’s

Question 10

Detached retina

Answer 10

area of detachment should be in the dependent lower position

Question 11

Admin of Enema

Answer 11

Sim’s

Question 12

Automnomic Dysreflexia/Hyperreflexia

Answer 12

High Fowlers

Question 13

Paracentesis

Answer 13

High Fowlers and empty bladder

Question 14

After Liver Biopsy

Answer 14

Lie of R side for 2 hrs and then supine

Question 15

SOB

Answer 15

High Fowlers

Question 16

Myocardial Infarction

Answer 16

Semi-Fowlers

Question 16

Myocardial Infarction

Answer 16

Semi-Fowlers

Question 17

Head Injury

Answer 17

Elevate HOB 30 degrees to decrease ICP

Question 18

After Total Hip Replacement

Answer 18

Don’t sleep on operated side; don’t flex hip more than 45-60 degrees, don’t elevate HOB more than 45 degrees. Maintain hip abduction with splint.

Question 19

Infant w/ Spina Bifida

Answer 19

Prone (avoid sac rupture)

Question 20

Prolapsed Cord

Answer 20

Tredelenburg or Knee-chest position

Question 21

After Lumbar Puncture

Answer 21

Supine (prevents CSF leakage)

Question 22

Infant w/ Cleft Lip

Answer 22

Supine to prevent trauma to suture line

Question 23

Prevent Dumping Syndrome

Answer 23

Eat in low Fowlers position, lie supine supine after meals for 20-30 minutes

Question 24

Above Knee Amputation

Answer 24

elevate amputation for first 24 hours on pillow, position prone daily for hip extension

Question 25

Below Knee Amputation

Answer 25

Foot of bed elevated for first 24 hours, position prone daily to provide for hip extension

Question 26

After Supratentorial Surgery (incision behind hairline)

Answer 26

Semi-Fowlers

Question 27

After Infratentorial Surgery (incision at nape of neck)

Answer 27

Lateral