Postioning Terms

Question 1

Fowelers

Answer 1

A sitting position with their head of the bed raised at an angle of 60- 90 degrees

Question 2

Semi-Fowlers

Answer 2

A semi-sitting position with their head of the bed raised at an angle of 45–60 degrees (typically used to help the patient breathe if they have lung issues)

Question 3

Supine

Answer 3

Lying horizontally with the face and torso facing up

Question 4

Prone

Answer 4

Lying horizontally with the face and torso facing down

Question 5

Sims

Answer 5

The patient lies on their left side, with right hip and knees bent. The lower arm is behind the back, the thighs flexed

Question 6

Orthopedic

Answer 6

Leaning forward slightly while propping your arms up on a table or your knees

Question 7

Lateral

Answer 7

The patient lies on their side with the non-operative side facing up