Question

jeffrey asks you for an extra pillow to put between his legs because he wants to be able to lie comfortably on his side. what position does this refer to? ch:14
the supine position
fowler’s position
sims’ position
the lateral position
question 6
2 pts
a client is lying on her left side. her upper leg is sharply flexed, and her lower arm is behind her. what is this position called? ch:14
the supine position
fowler’s position
the prone position
sims’ position

Explanation:

First Question (Jeffrey's Pillow for Side Lying)

• The supine position is lying on the back, so not this.
• Fowler’s position is a semi - sitting position, not side - lying.
• Sims’ position is a specific side - lying position with one leg flexed more, but the question just refers to lying on the side generally.
• The lateral position is lying on the side, which matches Jeffrey wanting to lie comfortably on his side with a pillow between legs.

• The supine position is lying on the back, so eliminate.
• Fowler’s position is semi - sitting, not relevant.
• The prone position is lying on the stomach, not side - lying.
• Sims’ position is when a person lies on one side (usually left), with the upper leg sharply flexed and the lower arm behind the body, which matches the client's position.

Answer:

D. The lateral position

Second Question (Client on Left Side with Flexed Leg and Arm Behind)