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Confirms positioning for procedure, checks room for proper positioning supplies, correct bed, consider patient history for positioning complications
(AKA: Dorsal Recumbent) back-lying position bed is flat, head and shoulders are supported with a pillow, arms and hands at side and supported with pillow and palms down. Pad bony prominences and secure limbs. bed locked, safety strap applied.
lies on the abdomen with head turned to one side, bed is flat, small pillows are placed under the head, abdomen and lower legs, gel pads under knees, arms are flexed at the elbows with the hands near the head. no pillow needed under feet., bed locked and safety strap applied.
(Semi-prone) left side lying position. Dependent/lower leg flexed at knee, upper leg is positioned so it is not on the lower leg. pillow between knees, heel protectors and bony prominences padded. the lower arm is extended in front of patient with axillary roll in place, upper arm supported in neutral, head and neck aligned and neutral with support, bed is flat and locked, safety strap applied.
Spine is straight, hips aligned, head supported in neutral, arms are flexed and supported, knees flexed and supported, bony prominences padded, bed locked, safety strap applied.
Students work together communicating clearly and collaborating to position patient appropriately and safely. Students maintain correct body mechanics while positioning.
Students clearly identified one area of strength and one area of improvement with rationales.