Positioning Flashcards
1
Q
Fowler
A
45 degree
Promotes eating, lung expansion, tubes
2
Q
Semi-fowler
A
30 degree (Head of bed)
Gastric feedings, lung expansion
3
Q
Trendelenburg
A
180 with HOB down
Postural drainage, increase BP
4
Q
Reverse Trendelenburg
A
180, bed frame tilted with foot of bed down
Promote gastric emptying, prevent reflux
5
Q
Flat
A
Spinal injuries, hypotensive pts, sleeping
6
Q
Reposition every
A
2 hours
7
Q
High Fowler
A
90 degree
trouble breathing
8
Q
Supine
A
Back lying
9
Q
Prone
A
on belly
10
Q
Lateral
A
Side lying
Shoulder blade forward
support behind back
11
Q
Sims
A
Semi-prone
Shoulder pulled out