In Sims Position, which side is down and which knee is drawn up?

In Sims Position, which side is down and which knee is drawn up?

• A. Left side down with right knee drawn up
• B. Right side down with left knee drawn up
• C. Left side down with left knee drawn up
• D. Right side down with right knee drawn up

Answer: (A)

In Sims position the person lies on their left side with the left leg straight and the right knee flexed and drawn up toward the abdomen. The right arm is typically in front of the body while the left arm rests behind. So the side that is down is the left side, and the knee drawn up is the right knee. This setup is used to provide access to the rectal area and is common for rectal exams or enemas. If the body were on the right side or the left knee were drawn up, it would not be Sims positioning.

In Sims position the person lies on their left side with the left leg straight and the right knee flexed and drawn up toward the abdomen. The right arm is typically in front of the body while the left arm rests behind. So the side that is down is the left side, and the knee drawn up is the right knee. This setup is used to provide access to the rectal area and is common for rectal exams or enemas. If the body were on the right side or the left knee were drawn up, it would not be Sims positioning.