CNA Lying Positions for Residents

High Fowler's Position

A semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised 60 to 90 degrees. Pillow under the head and behind knees

Reverse Trendelenburg's position

The head of the bed is raised and the foot of the bed is lowered

Fowler's position

a semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees. Pillow under the head and behind knees

prone position

lying face down. Pillow under head and under feet

supine position

lying on back, facing upward. Pillow under head and behind calves (feet do not touch bed) roll up a towel and place them between the was it and hand

Sims position

lying on left side with right knee drawn up and with left arm drawn behind, parallel to the back. Pillow under head, under right arm, under right leg, and under left foot.

Trendelendburg position

patient lying with head lower than feet

orthopneic position

sitting up and leaning over a table to breathe

Semi-Fowler's Position

the head of the bed is raised 30 degrees. Pillow under the head and behind knees

lateral position

the person lies on one side or the other; side-lying position. Pillow under head, under top arm and under top leg, under the bottom foot