Mobility and transfersQuestion 1387 of 1700

In Fowler's position, how high is the head raised?

  1. Between 5 and 15 degrees
  2. Exactly 10 degrees
  3. Between 100 and 120 degrees
  4. Between 30 and 90 degrees
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Correct answer: Between 30 and 90 degrees

The head is raised somewhere between 30 and 90 degrees, so lower angles are not Fowler's position.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.2: Moving and Positioning Clients

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026