positions Flashcards by Komalpreet Purewal

Q

supine

A

flat sleeping position

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Q

semi-fowler

A

HOB raised 30-60 degrees (eating)

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Q

high-fowler

A

HOB raised 90 degrees

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Q

trendelenberg

A

bed tilts with feet up head down

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Q

reverse trendelenberg

A

bed tilts with feet down

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Q

knee-chest

A

head down ass up; used for suppositories and prostate exams

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Q

dorsal recumbent

A

laying flat with knees raised; for perineal care

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Q

prone

A

laying face flat

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Q

lithotomy

A

laying flat but feet are held up with stirrups

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Q

left or right SIMS

A

play dead position

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Q

left or right lateral

A

laying on side

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