CNA Bed Positions Questions And
Answers.
Fowler's position -
\a semi-sitting position, the head of the bed raised 45-60 degrees
supine/dorsal recumbent position -
\lying down flat
prone position -
\lying on abdomen with head turned to one side
lateral position -
\lying on one side
Sim's position -
\left side-lying, upper leg flexed, lower arm behind
high Fowler's position -
\semi-sitting, head is raised 60-90 degrees
semi-Fowler's position -
\head raised 30 degrees, or head raised 30 and knees raised 15 degrees
Trendelenburg's position -
\head of the bed lowered, foot raised
reverse Trendelenburg's position -
\foot lowered, head raised
Answers.
Fowler's position -
\a semi-sitting position, the head of the bed raised 45-60 degrees
supine/dorsal recumbent position -
\lying down flat
prone position -
\lying on abdomen with head turned to one side
lateral position -
\lying on one side
Sim's position -
\left side-lying, upper leg flexed, lower arm behind
high Fowler's position -
\semi-sitting, head is raised 60-90 degrees
semi-Fowler's position -
\head raised 30 degrees, or head raised 30 and knees raised 15 degrees
Trendelenburg's position -
\head of the bed lowered, foot raised
reverse Trendelenburg's position -
\foot lowered, head raised
