Which position is described as lying on the abdomen with knees drawn toward the abdomen and legs separated?

Which position is described as lying on the abdomen with knees drawn toward the abdomen and legs separated?

• A. Knee-chest position
• B. Prone position
• C. Sim's position
• D. Reverse Trendelenburg

Answer: (A)

This describes knee-chest position. In this posture, the person lies on the abdomen with the hips and knees flexed, the knees drawn toward the chest, and the legs separated. It exposes the rectal area and is commonly used for rectal exams and enemas. Prone position is simply lying on the stomach without specifying knee-to-chest flexion, Sim’s position is side-lying with a knee drawn toward the chest, and reverse Trendelenburg refers to a bed tilt with the head elevated, not this fixed abdominal posture.

This describes knee-chest position. In this posture, the person lies on the abdomen with the hips and knees flexed, the knees drawn toward the chest, and the legs separated. It exposes the rectal area and is commonly used for rectal exams and enemas. Prone position is simply lying on the stomach without specifying knee-to-chest flexion, Sim’s position is side-lying with a knee drawn toward the chest, and reverse Trendelenburg refers to a bed tilt with the head elevated, not this fixed abdominal posture.