Question

1. what is proper body alignment when positioning someone in a wheelchair?

buttocks at the front of the chair
weight distributed on one side
spine straight and head up
legs crossed with one knee over the other

1. which of the following accurately describes someone in the high fowlers position?

lying flat on their back or raised up as far as 60 degrees
lying on their side with pillows used for support
sitting up with their head raised to a 90 degree position
lying with the head of the bed raised 15 to 30 degrees.

1. which of the following accurately describes someone in the supine position?

lying flat on their back or raised up as far as 60 degrees
sitting up with their head raised to a 90 degree position
lying on their side with pillows used for support
resting flat on their stomach with their arms beside them

Explanation:

1. For proper body alignment in a wheelchair, the spine should be straight and head up to maintain good posture and balance.
2. High Fowler's position is when a person is sitting up with their head raised to a 90 - degree position.
3. Supine position means lying flat on the back (it can also be slightly raised but the key is back - lying).

Answer:

1. Spine straight and head up
2. Sitting up with their head raised to a 90 - degree position
3. Lying flat on their back or raised up as far as 60 degrees