American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Histotechnician Certification Practice Exam

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A patient who is lying down in a horizontal position is referred to as?

Recumbent
Supine
Prone
Vertical

The correct answer is: Supine

The term used to describe a patient lying down in a horizontal position is "recumbent." While "supine" specifically refers to a position where a person is lying on their back, the broader term "recumbent" encompasses any position in which the individual is reclining or lying down, including both supine and prone (lying on the stomach) orientations. The distinction highlights that "recumbent" is not limited to one specific orientation but rather describes the general posture of lying down. Understanding these terms is critical in a histotechnician or healthcare context, as they help with the precise description of patient positioning for various procedures or examinations.