Which term describes turning a patient while keeping the head, back, and legs aligned?

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

Answer: (C)

Turning a patient while keeping the head, back, and legs aligned is logrolling. This technique moves the patient as a single unit so the spine remains in a straight line throughout the maneuver, minimizing twisting of the trunk and neck. It’s done with coordinated effort, often using a sheet or draw sheet to guide the roll and maintain alignment, typically from a supine to a side-lying position. This focused approach is different from pivoting, which involves turning around a fixed point and can introduce twisting, and from general positioning, which is just how the patient is placed or supported rather than a specific method to turn them. High-Fowler's refers to a head-of-bed position, not the method of turning.