A resident who is lying on her left side with her upper knee flexed and raised toward the chest is in which position?

A resident who is lying on her left side with her upper knee flexed and raised toward the chest is in which position?

• A. Sims'
• B. Fowler's
• C. Prone
• D. Supine

Answer: (A)

This question tests your ability to recognize a standard side-lying position with a flexed leg. In Sims’ position, the person lies on one side with the upper knee bent and drawn toward the chest, while the lower leg stays extended. The description given—lying on the left side with the upper knee flexed and raised toward the chest—matches left Sims’ position exactly. This position is commonly used to facilitate certain rectal procedures or enemas and to allow drainage, while reducing pressure on the back compared with lying flat. It is different from Fowler’s (person is seated with the head of the bed elevated), prone (lying face down), and supine (lying on the back).

This question tests your ability to recognize a standard side-lying position with a flexed leg. In Sims’ position, the person lies on one side with the upper knee bent and drawn toward the chest, while the lower leg stays extended. The description given—lying on the left side with the upper knee flexed and raised toward the chest—matches left Sims’ position exactly. This position is commonly used to facilitate certain rectal procedures or enemas and to allow drainage, while reducing pressure on the back compared with lying flat. It is different from Fowler’s (person is seated with the head of the bed elevated), prone (lying face down), and supine (lying on the back).