Positioning Patients Flashcards
1
Q
Semi-Fowler’s indications (6)
A
- Gastric feedings
- Head injury
- Post-op cranial surgery
- Increased ICP
- Respiratory illness
- Post-op cataract removal
2
Q
Fowler’s indications (6)
A
- Post-op abdominal surgery
- Respiratory illness
- Cardiac problems with dyspnea
- Bleeding esophageal varices
- Post-op thyroidectomy
- Cataract removal
3
Q
High fowler’s indications (9)
A
- Respiratory illness with dyspnea
- Emphysema
- Status asthmaticus
- Pneumothorax
- Cardiac problems with dyspnea
- Feeding
- Hiatal hernia
- During/after meals
- NG tube insertion
4
Q
Supine
A
Lying on back, head, and shoulders
5
Q
Supine indication
A
Spinal cord injury
6
Q
Prone
A
Lying on abdomen, legs extended, head turned to side
7
Q
Prone indications (4)
A
- Immobilized/unconscious patient
- Post lumbar puncture for 6-12 hours
- Post myelogram for 12-24 hours
- Post-op tonsillectomy adenoidectomy
8
Q
Lateral (side-lying)
A
- Lying on side with most body weight on lateral aspect of lower ilium
9
Q
Lateral indications right side indications (2)
A
- Pyloric stenosis of the lower scapula
- Post liver biopsy
10
Q
Lateral indications left side (5)
A
- Post abdominal surgery
- Unconscious
- Seizures
- Post-op tonsillectomy adenoidectomy
- Rectal irrigations
11
Q
Sim’s (semi-prone)
A
- Lying on left side with most body weight on anterior aspect of ilium, humerus, clavicle
12
Q
Sim’s indications (2)
A
- Unconscious
- Enema administration
13
Q
Lithotomy
A
- Lying on back with hips/knees flexed at right angles and feet in stirrups
14
Q
Lithotomy indications (3)
A
- Perineal procedures
- Rectal procedures
- Vaginal procedures
15
Q
Trendelenburg indications (2)
A
- Some surgeries
- During labor to relieve cord pressure
