CNA Bed Positions
Fowler's position
a semi-sitting position, the head of the bed raised 45-60 degrees
supine/dorsal recumbent position
lying down flat
prone position
lying on the abdomen with head turned to one side
lateral position
lying on one side
Sim's position
left side-lying, upper leg flexed, lower arm behind
high Fowler's position
semi-sitting, head is raised 60-90 degrees
semi-Fowler's position
head raised 30 degrees, or head raised 30 and knees raised 15 degrees
Fowler's position
a semi-sitting position, the head of the bed raised 45-60 degrees
supine/dorsal recumbent position
lying down flat
prone position
lying on the abdomen with head turned to one side
lateral position
lying on one side
Sim's position
left side-lying, upper leg flexed, lower arm behind
high Fowler's position
semi-sitting, head is raised 60-90 degrees
semi-Fowler's position
head raised 30 degrees, or head raised 30 and knees raised 15 degrees
