Supine position with head up is which of the following positions?

• A. Trendelenburg
• B. Reverse Trendelenburg
• C. Fowler's position
• D. Prone

Answer: (B)

Positions are defined by how the bed is tilted relative to the head and feet. Supine with the head end raised means lying on the back with the head higher than the feet, which is called reverse Trendelenburg. Trendelenburg would place the head lower than the feet; Fowler’s position raises the upper body at an angle rather than just the head being up on a flat back; Prone is lying face down. So the correct term for a supine position with the head up is reverse Trendelenburg.