Question

30 multiple choice 1 point
what is the name of the position when the patient is laying on their belly, face down?
prone
supine

Explanation:

Analyze the question

The question asks for the name of the anatomical position when a patient is lying on their belly, face down.

Evaluate the options

• Prone: This position refers to a person lying flat with the chest down and the back up (face down, on the belly).
• Supine: This position refers to a person lying horizontally with the face and torso facing up (on the back).

Determine the correct answer

Lying on the belly, face down, is defined as the prone position.

Answer:

• Prone (Correct answer)
• supine