Surgical Positions

Question 1

Lithotomy position

Answer 1

lying face up with lower body in sitting position, knees supported or suspended by stirrups; used for hemorrhoidectomies and gynecological procedures

Question 2

prone position

Answer 2

lying face down; used for back surgery and heel surgery

Question 3

supine position; dorsal recumbent

Answer 3

lying face up, head straight ; most common surgical position

Question 4

trendelenburg position

Answer 4

patient lying face up, knees slightly flexed, head and feet below height of knees