Placing the patient safely, comfortably, and effectively in preparation for a
procedure or for positioning
Positioning
Manner of arranging the
covering in order to expose the part being
examined, treated or cleaned
Draping
Patient is laying on his back with pillow under the
head and under the knees
Horizontal recumbent/supine position
Lying on the belly with pillow
under the head, abdominal area and under the ankle
Prone position
Pillows are located on the head, chest level and
between the legs
Side lying or lateral recumbent
Head of the bed
elevated 45 degrees
Fowlers position
Placing the patient
head down while the feet are elevated
Trendelenburg