Common Surgical Positions

Question 1

Fowler

Answer 1

Sitting with back positioned at a 45° angle

Question 2

Lateral Recumbent

Answer 2

Lying on either the left or right side

Question 3

Lithotomy

Answer 3

Lying face up with hips and knees bent at 90° angles

Question 4

Prone

Answer 4

Lying horizontal and face down

Question 5

Supine

Answer 5

Lying horizontal and face up; also called ‘dorsal recumbent’

Question 6

Trendelenburg

Answer 6

Lying face up and on an incline with head lower than legs