Placement in the prescribed position should include

adjusting the examination table
assisting the patient as needed
providing pillows/supportive devices
selecting and placing pillows for comfort, safety, and optimal body alignment
body positions (i.e., dorsal recumbent, knee-chest, prone, Sims, supine, lithotomy, fowlers, semi-fowlers, Trendelenburg, proctologic/jackknife).

Process/Skill Questions:

What are commonly prescribed positions for patients?
What are the procedures for placing patients in commonly prescribed positions?
What are procedures for positioning patients with special needs?
What criteria are used to determine which position to use for a given procedure?

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