Question

The LPN/LVN assists a patient into the semi-Fowler position per physician order. What would indicate that this patient is in the correct position?

a. The patient's head is elevated 90 degrees
b. The patient's head and torso are elevated at a 30 to 45-degree angle
c. The patient's legs are elevated above the level of the heart
d. The patient is lying completely flat on the bed

Answer 1

The correct position for the patient in the semi-Fowler position is option b. The patient's head and torso should be elevated at a 30 to 45-degree angle.

Step-by-step explanation:

The LPN/LVN assists a patient into the semi-Fowler position per physician order. The correct position for the patient in the semi-Fowler position is option b. The patient's head and torso should be elevated at a 30 to 45-degree angle. This position helps improve breathing and reduces the risk of aspiration.