Mobility and transfersQuestion 1394 of 1700
How does Sims' position differ from the lateral position?
- Always on the left side, left arm behind the body
- Always on the right side, with both arms crossed over
- Lying on the stomach, with the head turned to one side
- Sitting upright, with the head raised 45 degrees, arms crossed
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Correct answer: Always on the left side, left arm behind the body
Sims' is like side-lying but fixed to the left side with the left arm back.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.2: Moving and Positioning Clients
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026