Positioning

Question 1

Supine

Answer 1

Most common
Lies on there back

Arms on the sides or hoards
Feet pointed straight

Question 2

Prone

Answer 2

Flat on abdomen
Head is to one side for breathing
Face down on cushion protect eyes
Arms position up or sides
Knees bent

Question 3

Lateral

Answer 3

Lies on a side
Bottom arm extended and upper arm flexed
Legs straight or bent at knees

Question 4

Lithotomy

Answer 4

Patient on back with hips and knees flexed
Legs in stirrups
Thighs elevated but ask anaesthesthist
Legs lifted same time I’m stirrups otherwise nerve damage

Question 5

Trendelenburg

Answer 5

Lies flat on back with table tilted
Head lower than feed
Making sure secured and aware of potential effects eg acid reflux and airway

Question 6

Reverse trendelenburg

Answer 6

Head is above the legs

Question 7

Pressure area

Answer 7

Soft tissue compresses which lead to damage and pressure sores and pressure ulcers

Question 8

Complications of pressure sores

Answer 8

Undue pain and discomfort
Extended hospital stay
Increase hospital expenses
Prolonged immobility
Risk of disease and infection finances

Question 9

Deep vein thrombosis

Answer 9

Being in one position for a long time
Thrombi forming in deep veins of calf muscles
Can lead to pulmonary embolus
Which leads to respiratory and cardiovascular problems