To turn with one foot remaining stationary; done without taking steps.

• A. Prone
• B. High-Fowler's
• C. Logrolling
• D. Pivot

Answer: (D)

Pivoting means turning the body around a fixed point, keeping one foot planted while the rest of the body rotates toward a new direction without taking a step. This uses the stationary foot as a fulcrum, with the hips and shoulders rotating to face the desired direction while the other foot stays in place or slides rather than stepping. It’s a common technique for changing direction during bed mobility or transfers while maintaining balance and stability.

Logrolling, in contrast, is rotating the entire body as one unit to preserve spinal alignment, rather than turning around a single fixed foot. Prone is simply a position—lying face down—while High-Fowler's describes a sitting position with the trunk elevated. Neither describes turning around a fixed foot without stepping.