Positions

Question 1

Fowlers

What does the it help ?

What does it ease and what does it prevent ?

Answer 1

Helps relaxes the abdominal content

It eases breathing

Prevent aspiration

Question 2

3 types of fowlers

What is the angle is high Fowler’s ?

What is the angle is semi Fowler’s?

What angle is low Fowler’s ?

Answer 2

High fowler -anything above 60°

Semi fowler 40 to 60°

Low fowler less than 30°

Autonomic dsyflexia
Vasectomy

Question 3

Lateral

What are lateral positions used for ?

Lateral sim positions is for ??

Right lateral position is used ?

Answer 3

For seizures, and ; maternal fetal distress,

Lateral sim positions- rectal suppositories or enemas

Right lateral position after liver biopsy

Question 4

Lithotomy is for ?

Are at risk for ?

Answer 4

For vaginal delivery and pelvic examination

At risk for blood clots

Question 5

Prone is used for ?

Never put what 3 patients in the prone position?

Answer 5

For spina bifida

Never put patients in prone position who have difficulties breathing , abdominal incision or patients who r unconscious

Question 6

Supine for ?

Are risk for ___?

Answer 6

For suspected neck injuries -Log roll them

At risk for skin breakdown

Question 7

Trendelenburg is for what ?

Answer 7

For hypovolemic shock, air embolism

Question 8

Who need to be on a Turning schedule

Answer 8

Supine position

Question 9

Dorsal Recumbent is used ?

Is at risk for ?

Answer 9

Vaginal and rectal Exams

At risk for blood clots