positioning of bed

Question 1

Fowlers position

Answer 1

the head of the bed is raised between 45 to 60 degrees

Question 2

semi- fowlers position

Answer 2

the head of the bed is raised 30 degrees

Question 3

high fowlers position

Answer 3

the head of the bed is raised 60 to 90 degrees

Question 4

supine position

Answer 4

the back lying or dorsal recumbent position

Question 5

prone position

Answer 5

lying on the abdomen with the head turned to 1 side

Question 6

lateral position

Answer 6

the person lies on 1 side or the other side lying position

Question 7

sims position

Answer 7

a left side lying position in which the upper leg (right leg) is sharply flexed so it is not on the lower leg (left leg) (semi prone side position)