Question

a 2. lateral recumbent position b. lying down in any position c. lying on back, facing upward d. semi - sitting position with slight elevation of the knees e. if “right” or “left” does not appear with the term, the patient is assumed to be placed lying on left side with right knee drawn up and with left arm drawn behind, parallel to the back f. lying on abdomen, facing downward

b label
write the patient positions pictured and defined.

1. position, lying on back, facing upward (also called dorsal recumbent position)
2. position, lying on abdomen, facing downward (also called ventral recumbent position)
3. position, sitting upright and tilted forward resting on a pillow supported by an overbed table
4. position, lying on back with body tilted so that the head is lower than the feet
5. modified position, lying on back with legs raised (notice legs are supported under the knees, rather than having the feet in stirrups)
6. modified position, lying on left side with right knee drawn up (notice the arm is placed in front, rather than behind the body)

Explanation:

1. Supine position is lying on back, facing upward.
2. Prone position is lying on abdomen, facing downward.
3. Fowler's position is sitting upright and tilted forward resting on a pillow supported by an overbed table.
4. Trendelenburg position is lying on back with body tilted so that the head is lower than the feet.
5. Lithotomy - like position (modified) is lying on back with legs raised.
6. Modified Sims position is lying on left side with right knee drawn up and arm placed in front.

Answer:

1. Supine
2. Prone
3. Fowler's
4. Trendelenburg
5. Lithotomy - like (modified)
6. Modified Sims