Positions Flashcards
1
Q
Fowlers
A
Head of bed elevated 45-60 degree.
Knees elevated.
2
Q
Supine
A
On back.
Legs extended.
Avoid hip flexion.
3
Q
Side-lying (lateral)
A
Allows drainage of oral secretions.
4
Q
SIMS
A
On side with leg bent.
Use for rectal exams.
Allows drainage of oral secretions.
5
Q
Prone
A
Lies on abdomen with head to side and feet in plantar flexion.
Promotes extension of hips.
Not for patients with respiratory or cardiovascular difficulties.
6
Q
Dorsal recumbent
A
Supine with knees flexed.
7
Q
Trendelenburg
A
Feet elevated with head lowered.
Used to insert CVP line or treatment of umbilical cord compression.
8
Q
Modified Trendelenburg
A
Feet elevated 20 degrees.
Knees straight and head slightly elevated.
Increases venous return.
Used for shock.
9
Q
Knee Chest
A
Rectal exams.
