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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Body Mechanics and Ergonomics for Patients

Question 2 • *GV 2018 - P.E. Health Science - PE201

Which of the following describes the horizontal recumbent position?

Answer
A
patients lie on their front, facedown
B
patients lie on their back, face up
C
a patient is seated with head lowered
D
a patient is standing in front of a wall

Explanation

In the horizontal recumbent position, the patient lies flat on their back with the face upward. This matches choice B, “patients lie on their back, face up.” Lying facedown describes the prone position, not the horizontal recumbent position.

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