Fundamentals of Nursing Positions Quiz

Which position involves the body being laid supine or flat on the back on a 15 to 30 degree incline with the feet elevated?

• Prone position

• Trendelenburg position

• Supine position

• Reverse Trendelenburg position

What is the purpose of the orthopedic position or esco tripod position?

• To decrease intracranial pressure

• To promote lung and cardiac function

• To relieve pressure on the back

• To place the patient in a sitting position

Which position involves the patient kneeling on the table and lowering their shoulder onto the table?

• Kidney position

• Knee-chest position

• Prone position

• Supine position

What is the purpose of the low Fowler's position?

• To place the patient in a sitting position

• To elevate the head of the bed at 45 degrees

• To promote lung and cardiac function

• To decrease intracranial pressure

In which position does the patient lie flat on the bed with the hip lifted and the legs and head lowered?

• Jackknife position

• Prone position

• Sims position

• Supine position

What is the unique feature of the Sims position?

• The patient assumes a posture halfway between lateral and prone positions

• The head of the bed is elevated at 90 degrees with flexion at the waist

• The patient kneels on the table and lowers their shoulder onto the table

• The patient lies flat on the bed with the hip lifted and the legs and head lowered

Which position involves the patient being placed in a sitting position or on the side of the bed with an overbedded table in front to lean on?

• Jackknife position

• Knee-chest position

• Kidney position

• Orthopedic position

What is the purpose of the knee-chest position?

• To promote lung and cardiac function

• To place the patient in a sitting position

• To decrease intracranial pressure

• To relieve pressure on the back