Question

1.02 positioning the patient
date ______
directions: illustrate each patient position by drawing a sketch in column two while reviewing the 1.02 powerpoint presentation. in column three, create a scenario that describes a situation where a patient will be placed in that position.

position | illustration | scenario
fowler’s | drawing | a patient having difficulty breathing, like a patient with pneumonia where the bed has to be elevated to improve lung expansion.
prone | drawing | a patient is getting a mri and the doctor needs her in a prone position to perform her scan.
supine | drawing | a patient has seen swelling on her spine and there is causing a lot of back pain.
sim’s | blank | blank
trendelenburg | drawing | blank

Explanation:

To complete the table for patient positions, we'll address the Sim's and Trendelenburg positions with illustrations and scenarios:

Sim's Position

Illustration:

Draw a patient lying on their left side, with the right leg flexed forward (more than the left leg) and the left arm behind the back, right arm forward for support. The torso is in a lateral recumbent position, hips and knees flexed.

Scenario:

A patient is scheduled for a colonoscopy. The Sim’s position is used to allow better access to the rectum and colon during the procedure, as it helps relax the abdominal muscles and align the colon for easier visualization.

Trendelenburg Position

Illustration:

Draw a hospital bed tilted so that the head is lower than the feet (usually the bed is inclined with the foot end elevated or the head end lowered). The patient lies supine (on their back) on this tilted bed, with legs slightly apart or straight, and arms at their sides or on armrests.

Scenario:

A patient is experiencing severe hypotension (low blood pressure) after surgery. The Trendelenburg position is used to help increase blood flow to the brain and vital organs by using gravity to shift blood from the lower extremities and abdomen toward the upper body and head. It can also be used during certain abdominal surgeries to move abdominal organs out of the way for better access.

Answer:

To complete the table for patient positions, we'll address the Sim's and Trendelenburg positions with illustrations and scenarios:

Sim's Position

Illustration:

Draw a patient lying on their left side, with the right leg flexed forward (more than the left leg) and the left arm behind the back, right arm forward for support. The torso is in a lateral recumbent position, hips and knees flexed.

Scenario:

A patient is scheduled for a colonoscopy. The Sim’s position is used to allow better access to the rectum and colon during the procedure, as it helps relax the abdominal muscles and align the colon for easier visualization.

Trendelenburg Position

Illustration:

Draw a hospital bed tilted so that the head is lower than the feet (usually the bed is inclined with the foot end elevated or the head end lowered). The patient lies supine (on their back) on this tilted bed, with legs slightly apart or straight, and arms at their sides or on armrests.

Scenario:

A patient is experiencing severe hypotension (low blood pressure) after surgery. The Trendelenburg position is used to help increase blood flow to the brain and vital organs by using gravity to shift blood from the lower extremities and abdomen toward the upper body and head. It can also be used during certain abdominal surgeries to move abdominal organs out of the way for better access.