Mobility and transfersQuestion 591 of 1700
What is the correct placement of the pillow under the top knee in side-lying position?
- The knees are pressed tightly together
- Neither the knees nor the ankles touch
- The ankles are crossed over each other
- The pillow is left out to give more room
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Correct answer: Neither the knees nor the ankles touch
The pillow keeps the legs apart so the knees and ankles do not press on each other.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.8: Skills Checklist- Positioning Supine to Lateral (Side-Lying)
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026