What are five goals of proper patient positioning?

a. __________________________
b. __________________________
c. __________________________
d. __________________________
e. __________________________

Acceptable answers
a. Ensure patient comfort.
b. Maintain integumentary integrity by preventing development of ulceration resulting from pressure or friction.
c. Maintain musculoskeletal integrity by preventing loss of range of motion (ROM.)
d. Maintain neuromuscular integrity by preventing peripheral nerve impingement resulting from pressure.
e. Maintain cardiovascular/pulmonary integrity by using changes in position to assist secretion elimination, breathing patterns, and vascular flow.
f. Provide patient access to the environment.
g. Provide proper positioning for specific interventions.