Positioning

Question 1

Supine

Answer 1

Most natural at rest

Flat in the back

Question 2

Prone

Answer 2

Pt lie on his stomach
Head turn one side
Drainage of the mouth after oral and neck surgery

Question 3

Fowler’s

Answer 3

Head and drunk are raised

Question 4

Sim’s position

Answer 4

Prone/lateral position which pt lies on his side with the upper leg flexed and drawn towards to the chest, upper arm flex’s on elbow

• perineal exam
• comfort in pregnancy

Question 5

Lateral

Answer 5

Left or right lateral

-pillow between the legs

Question 6

Lithotomy

Answer 6

Lying flat in her back. With legs elevated to the hip level or above, support by stirrups.
Gynecological procedure
Childbirth

Question 7

Trendelenburg

Answer 7

Supine position

• lower the head of the beg, raise the foot
• upside down

Question 8

Reverse trendelenburg

Answer 8

The supine with the head of the bed elevated and the foot of the bed is down