Positioning & Draping

Question 1

Placing the patient safely, comfortably, and effectively in preparation for a
procedure or for positioning

Answer 1

Positioning

Question 2

Manner of arranging the
covering in order to expose the part being
examined, treated or cleaned

Answer 2

Draping

Question 3

Patient is laying on his back with pillow under the

head and under the knees

Answer 3

Horizontal recumbent/supine position

Question 4

Lying on the belly with pillow

under the head, abdominal area and under the ankle

Answer 4

Prone position

Question 5

Pillows are located on the head, chest level and

between the legs

Answer 5

Side lying or lateral recumbent

Question 6

Head of the bed

elevated 45 degrees

Answer 6

Fowlers position

Question 7

Placing the patient

head down while the feet are elevated

Answer 7

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