Positioning : Kerstin Mae Montenejo, RN

Question 1

Defined as an attitude, posture, or place occupied. Posture or attitude assumed by the patient for comfort and to facilitate the performance of diagnostic, surgical, or therapeutic procedures.

Answer 1

POSITIONING

Question 2

Involves properly maintaining a patient’s neutral body alignment by preventing hyperextension and extreme lateral rotation to prevent complications of immobility and injury.

Answer 2

PATIENT POSITIONING

Question 3

DIFFERENT POSITIONS:

Answer 3

1. Supine
2. Prone
3. Lateral
4. Sims
5. Fowler’s
6. Semi-Fowler’s
7. High Fowler’s
8. Trendelenburg
9. Reverse Trendelenburg
10. Orthopneic
11. Lithotomy
12. Dorsal Recumbent