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