Arizona Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Practice Test

What position involves the foot being lowered and the head being raised?

1. Trendelenburg's position

2. Reverse Trendelenburg's position

3. Sitting position

4. Supine position

The correct answer is: Reverse Trendelenburg's position

The position where the foot is lowered and the head is raised is known as Reverse Trendelenburg's position. In this position, the patient's body is tilted such that the head is elevated while the legs are positioned lower than the head. This can be useful in various clinical situations, such as promoting venous return and reducing pressure on the abdomen or for certain surgical procedures. Understanding the characteristics of this position is important for a CNA, as proper positioning can enhance patient comfort and safety. In contrast to other positions like Trendelenburg's position, where the head is lower than the feet, or the supine position, which involves lying flat on the back without elevation, Reverse Trendelenburg helps in better managing specific medical conditions. The sitting position is self-explanatory in that it involves the patient being upright, but does not specifically involve the angling of the body required for Reverse Trendelenburg.