Positions Flashcards by Kurt Mueller | Brainscape

Q

Supine

A

Patient lies flat on back

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Q

Prone

A

Patient lies on stomach

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Q

Trendelenburg

A

Supine with upper torso lowered and legs raised

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Q

Reverse Trendelenburg

A

Supine with upper torso raised and legs lowered

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Q

Fowler’s

A

Supine with head raised 45 to 60 degrees

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Q

Semi-Fowler’s

A

Supine with head raised 30-45 degees

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Low-Fowlers

A

Supine with head raised 15-30 degrees

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High-Fowlers

A

Supine with head raised 80-90 degrees

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Air/Pulmonary Embolism

A

Turn patient on left side and lower HOB

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