Which description corresponds to Fowler's position?

• A. Supine
• B. Prone
• C. Fowler's
• D. Sims

Answer: (C)

Fowler's position is a semi-sitting posture with the head of the bed elevated and the trunk raised, typically around 45 to 60 degrees. This setup improves ventilation, promotes easier breathing, and helps with eating or talking after surgery or during respiratory distress. The classic description is a patient in bed with the head and chest elevated rather than lying flat or lying face down. This is what distinguishes Fowler's from other positions: supine is flat on the back, prone is face down, and Sims is a left-side lying position with one knee drawn up. So the description that notes the head and chest elevated at a mid-range angle matches Fowler's position.