Question

in the prone position, where are pillows placed? ch:14
○ under the head and neck, under the upper arm and hand, and under the upper leg
○ under the head, abdomen, and lower legs
○ under the head and shoulders, arms and hands, and lower back
○ where the client prefers them to be placed
question 18
2 pts
a client is in the prone position. this means the client will be positioned lying on which part of the body? ch:14
○ back
○ abdomen
○ right side
○ left side

Explanation:

First Question (Pillow Placement in Prone Position)

In the prone position (lying face - down), pillows are placed to support and comfort the client. The correct placement is under the head and neck (to maintain alignment), under the upper arm and hand (to support the arms), and under the upper leg (to support the legs and maintain proper body mechanics). The other options either have incorrect body parts (like abdomen in option 2, lower back in option 3) or are not the standard placement (option 4 is incorrect as there is a standard placement for prone position pillows, not just client preference).

The prone position is defined as a body position where a person lies flat with the chest down and the back up, which means lying on the abdomen. Lying on the back is the supine position, lying on the right or left side is the lateral position.

Answer:

Under the head and neck, under the upper arm and hand, and under the upper leg

Second Question (Prone Position Body Part)