If a Patient Is Prone, He Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

If a patient is prone, he is:

• A) lying down on his belly.
• B) lying down on his back.
• C) lying down on his left side.
• D) lying down on his right side.
• E) standing.

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Definitions:

Acute Renal Failure

A sudden and often temporary loss of kidney function, which results in the accumulation of waste products and fluids in the body.

24-Hour Urine Specimen

A diagnostic test involving the collection of all urine produced in a 24-hour period to assess various components for medical analysis.

Health Care-Associated Infections

Infections that patients acquire during the course of receiving treatment for other conditions within a healthcare setting.

Indwelling Catheter

A medical device inserted into a body cavity, duct, or vessel, allowing for continuous, long-term drainage or administration of fluids or medications.