To achieve a prone position, how must the patient be placed?

To achieve a prone position, the patient must be placed in a recumbent position on their stomach. This positioning means that the individual lies flat and face down, which is specifically what defines the prone position. It allows for various imaging needs, such as examining the back, spine, or certain abdominal organs.

The other options reflect different body positions that do not support the concept of a prone position: standing upright suggests vertical alignment, lying on one’s back indicates a supine position, and sitting in a chair does not provide the necessary layout for a prone examination. Understanding these distinctions is important for ensuring correct patient placement and achieving the desired imaging results in clinical practice.