In the Papoose Board Method, how are the child's arms positioned?

• A. Arms at his or her sides with palms against the body.
• B. Arms placed above the head and restrained.
• C. Arms crossed over the chest.
• D. Arms tied behind the back.

Answer: (B)

The method is designed to immobilize a child during procedures by positioning the arms above the head and securing them. This placement keeps the arms out of the way, reducing the chance of sudden movements that could injure the child or interfere with the procedure, while allowing the clinician access to the mouth or other treatment area. Other arm positions would not provide the same level of control or access; arms at the sides leave more opportunity for movement, arms crossed over the chest still permits some motion, and tying the arms behind the back is more restrictive and less typical for this technique.