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23 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
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patient lies flat on back; pillows may be under head, knees calves to raise heels off mattress
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Supine
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not used for patients with dyspnea or at risk for aspiration
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Supine
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patient lies face down; arms may cushion the head or may be flexed
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Prone
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not used for patients with abdominal surgery or respiratory distress
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Prone
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sitting position with head 80 - 90 degrees; pillows may be under head and arms
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Fowler's
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position(s) improves cardiac output and promotes ventilation
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Fowler's & Semi-Fowler's
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not used for patients with brain or spinal surgery
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Fowler's & Semi-Fowler's
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patients head is elevated to 30 - 45 degrees
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Semi-Fowler's
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patient lays on their side with weight on shoulder and hip; pillows support & stabilize uppermost leg, arm, head and back
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Side-lying/Lateral
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position is good for patients with pressure ulcers
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Side-lying/Lateral
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not used for patients with hip replacements or other orthopedic surgery
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Side-lying/Lateral
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patient lies on left side with weight distributed toward anterior ileum, humerus, and clavicle
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Sims
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postition is used for administering enemas
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Sims
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not used for patients in many spine or orthopedic conditions
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Sims
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patient lies supine with legs flexed and rotated outward
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Dorsal Recumbent
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position is used for vaginal examination
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Dorsal Recumbent
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not used for assessing the abdomen
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Dorsal Recumbent
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patient is supine with hips and legs flexed; is an uncomfortable and embarrassing position which requires draping for privacy
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Lithotomy
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position is used for vaginal and rectal examinations and some surgical procedures
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Lithotomy
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patient lies prone with buttocks elevated and knees drawn to chest
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Knee-Chest
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position used for rectal procedures or examinations
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Knee-Chest
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patient is supine with head 30 - 40 degrees lower than feet
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Trendelenburg
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position is used for postural drainage, promotes venous return and used to remove subclavian and jugular central lines
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Trendelenburg
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