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The document outlines various patient positioning techniques for different medical conditions and procedures, including Fowler's, semi-Fowler's, prone, supine, and Trendelenburg positions. It provides specific recommendations for positioning based on patient needs, such as during recovery from surgery, managing respiratory distress, and preventing complications like aspiration. Additionally, it includes scenarios for positioning in relation to specific medical situations like seizures and mastectomy care.

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Position

The document outlines various patient positioning techniques for different medical conditions and procedures, including Fowler's, semi-Fowler's, prone, supine, and Trendelenburg positions. It provides specific recommendations for positioning based on patient needs, such as during recovery from surgery, managing respiratory distress, and preventing complications like aspiration. Additionally, it includes scenarios for positioning in relation to specific medical situations like seizures and mastectomy care.

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Positioning client

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Place the head of the bed at 30° for semi-Fowler's,
45° to 60° for Fowler's, and >80° for high Fowler's

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Prone position:-

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Start with the bed flat and the patient lying on the abdomen

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with head turned to either side, spine straight and legs
extended

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SIM'S POSITION

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position is a variation of lateral position with the patient on the
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left side, left leg extended and right leg flexed. This position is
often used for rectal examination and treatments and enemas
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Supine position
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With the bed flat and the patient lying on the back.
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In the Trendelenburg position, the body is laid supine, or flat on the


back with the feet higher than the head by 15-30 degrees. The
reverse Trendelenburg position similarly has the body flat, but the
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head is 15-30 degrees higher than the feet.


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Lateral- This position involves the patient lying on either her right or
left side.
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1. CVA (cerebral Elevate the 14. mastectomy Semi fowler position
vascular accident head with affected arm

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elevated on a pillow

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2. craniotomy Semi fowler 15. seizure Side lying

3. Hip surgery Keep the leg 16. shock Modified

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in abduction Trendelenburg
position
4. Cast Elevate 17.Percutaneous Right side lying post

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extremity to Liver biopsy procedure
prevent
edema

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5. Asthma Sitting 18. Nasogastric High fowler position
position tube
6. Cataract Semi fowler 19.Central venous Trendelenburg
unaffected eye catheter position
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7. IC Elevate the 20. vap (ventilator Head of the patient's
P (increase head of the associated bed raised between 30-
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intracranial bed pneumonia) 45 degrees


pressure)
8. Distended neck Elevate the 21. Endoscopy Left lateral position
vein head of the
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bed 30 degree
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9. Enema Sims position 22. Dyspneic Elevate head of the


bed
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10. Infant sleep Supine 23. Vitrectomy Prone position


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position (SIDS) position


11. Post cardiac Semi fowler 24. Epidural Supine position
catheterization puncture
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headache
12.Spinal pefida Prone position 25. Cleft palates Prone position
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position after surgery


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13. cleft lip and Upright 26.Post Side lying


palate during tonsillectomy’s
feeding position-
knee chest position
27.teratology of
fallout position
1- Decrease the incidence of aspiration of gastric contents in a Child
hospitalization with severe burns, the nurse should position the head:-

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A-Flat except during meals.

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B-Elevates 30-45 degrees during meals. B-Elevates 30-45

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degrees during meals.
C-Elevated 15-30 degrees for12 hours after meals.

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D-Elevated 45 degrees at all times.

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2-while caring for a patient in the post anesthesia
care unit (PACU) Who has developed Hypovolemic A- Modified
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shock, a nurse should position the patient: Trendelenburg position
A-Modified Trendlenburg position.
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B-In Trendelenburg position


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C-With the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees


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D-Completely flat
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3-A patient had a vitrectomy and is about to be transported to the


Post anesthesia care unit (PACU). The patient should be placed in
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Which of the following positions before transport to the


PACU?
B-prone position
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A-Semi fowler’s
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B-prone

C-Dorsal recumbent

D-Sim’s
4-A patient with advanced lung cancer is exhibiting cyanosis and
Edema of the head and upper extremities. Which of the following
Intervention would MOST likely provide an immediate benefit for

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This patient?
C-Elevate the head of the bed.

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A-Place in Trendelenburg position

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B-Position on the right side

C-Elevate the head of the bed.

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D-Elevate extremities

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5-While caring for a neonate with a meningocele, the nurse should
AVOID positioning the child on the:
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D- Back
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A-Abdomen

B-Left side
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C-Right side
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D- Back
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6-In what position should a dyspnea patient be placed?


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A-Prone
C-Semi fowler’s
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B- Recumbent
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C-Semi fowler’s

D-Trendelenburg
7-The nurse is assessing a patient with a history of a seizure disorder.
While checking the patient’s vital signs, the patient develops Rhythmic,
Jerking movements of the arms and legs. The nurse should IMMEDIATELY

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place the patient in which of the following positions?

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A-Prone D-lateral

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B-Supine

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C-Semi fowler

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D-lateral
8-A mastectomy patient has developed lymphedema of the left
Arm. The nurse should teach the patient that the BEST position for the
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Arm is:
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C-Elevated
A-Immobilized across the chest

B-Dependent
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C-Elevated
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D-In traction,
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9-A child with a diagnosis of tetralogy of fallot is scheduled to be


Discharged from the hospital the nurse planning discharge
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Education should instruct the caregivers that during a hyper


Cyanotic spell the position MOST likely to benefit the child is:
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A-Supine D-Knee-
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chest
B-Side lying

C-Prone

D-Knee-chest
10-prior to administration of an albuterol nebulizer, the nurse should
Help the patient assume what position?

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C-. High fowler’s
A-Sitting and leaning forward

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b. Feet elevated above level of heart

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C-. High fowler’s

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d- Standing

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11- A65-year old man is undergoing pre-operative preparation found scope
procedure in which the physician will visualize the large and distal part of
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the small bowel with a camera attached to the flexible tube. Which of the
following position is the most appropriate:-
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A-left lateral Sims.


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B-right lateral recumbent.


A-left lateral Sims.
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C-Trendlenburg position.
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D-prone.
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