What is the Standard Patient Position in Terms of Medicine Flashcards

What is the standard patient position in terms of medicine? There are different tests that medical practitioners can undertake when it comes to their patients, and the patient will expect to hold a particular position as the tests are one or samples taken. Use these flashcards to see how well you know some of the terms associated with the areas.

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Fowler's position
A semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees
Full visual privacy
Having the means to be completely free from public view while in bed
High fowler's position
The head of the bed is raised and the foot of the bed is lowered
Semi-Fowler's position
The head of the bed is raised 30 degrees; or the head of the bed is raised 30 degrees and the knee portion is raised 15 degrees
Reverse Trendelenburg's position
The head is raised and the foot of the bed is lowered
Trendelenburg's positon
The head of the bed is lowered and the foot of the bed is raised
CNA
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
F
FARENHEIT
FDA
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
IV INTRAVENOUS
INTRAVENOUS
OBRA
OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILLIATION ACT OF 1987