Positioning

Question 1

Purpose of positioning

Answer 1

-Increase expanding of the liungs and facilitate breathing process
-Prevent decubitus ulcer
-Encourage flow of secretion

Question 2

Describe

Recumbent Position

Dorsal recumbent

Answer 2

-Lying on back with one pillow under head & shoulder
-Extremities placed straight

Question 3

Indications

Recumbent Position

Answer 3

-Provide comfort to patient
-Prevent decubitus ulcer
-Encourage blood circulation back to the heart

Question 4

Describe

Supine

Answer 4

-Lying on back without any pillow
-All extremities placed in straight position

Question 5

Indications

Supine

Answer 5

-Patient with injury at spinal
-Post lumbar puncture
-Immobilize the spinal cord to encourage balance to cerebrospinal fluid pressure
-Post-general anesthesia

Question 6

Describe

Lateral Position

Answer 6

-Lie down laterally on one side of body (left side-left lateral, right side-right lateral)
-Both hand flex forward of the head
-Bottom leg placed in straight, upper leg flexed
-Place pillow under the head, in between knee and in between 2 hands [3 pilows]

Question 7

Indiations

Lateral Position

Answer 7

-Maintain respiratory tract patent
-Perform examination at rectum (left lateral)
-Prevent develop of decubitus ulcer

Question 8

Describe

Fowler’s Position

Answer 8

Lie down with elevated head supported with a pillow

-Low-Fowler’s (15-30)
-Semi-Fowler’s (45-60)
-High Fowler’s (60-90)

Question 9

Indications

Fowler’s Position

Answer 9

-Promote patient’s lungs expansion
-Encourage secretion flow from chest / abdomen thru catheter

Question 10

Describe

Prone Position

Answer 10

-Lying fully on abdomen & chest position
-Both hands flexed at head level
-Both legs straight