Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) RMA-AMT Module 3 Practice Test

What is the term for lying face down?

Supine Position Dorsal Recumbent Position Prone Position Sims Position

Correct Answer:

Prone Position

Explanation:

Lying face down is described as the prone position. In this orientation the chest and abdomen face the bed while the back faces upward. It’s the opposite of the supine position, which is lying on the back facing upward. Dorsal recumbent is a back-lying position with knees bent and feet flat, still face up, typically used for exams. Sims position is a side-lying posture with the person on their left side and the upper knee drawn up, used for specific procedures. So the term for lying face down is prone position.

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