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chapter 39

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Anatomical position   pt is erect, arms are at sides, palms forward.  
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used for visual inspection   Anatomical position  
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Horizontal Recumbent/Subine position   pt is lying flat on back  
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name position that is used to examination of the breast and abd organs   Horizontal Recumbent/Subine position  
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definition of "lying on back"   recumbent  
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Dorsal Recumbent position   pt is lying on back with knees bent, allows abd muscles to relax  
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can be used for digital examination of rectum or vagina   Dorsal Recumbent position  
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Prone position   pt lying flat on abdomen  
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position used to examine spine   Prone position  
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Sims position   pt on left side, left arm behind body, right leg is bent over left.  
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position used for colonoscopy, enemas, and treatment of rectal area.   Sims position  
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knee chest position   pt is resting on forearms and buttocks is elevated upward with back straight.  
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position used for sigmoidoscopy   knee chest position  
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flowers position   pt is on table with upper portion elevated 90 degrees  
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position used for pts with cardiac and respiratory conditions   flowers position  
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semi-flowers   upper portion elevated 45 degrees  
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lithotomy   pt is on back, buttocks at the edge of table, feet are placed on stirrups  
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position used at OB/GYN, specular insertion, female catherization   lithotomy position  
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trendelenberg or shock position   pt is supine and then the table is position to elevate the feet above the head.  
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position use for low B/P, synscope, and testing for faulty valves   trendelenberg or shock position  
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kraske/Jack knife position   pt is in semi-sitting position with shoulders elevated and thighs flexed at right angles.  
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position that uses power table and it is used for exam of male urethra and treatment of hemorroids   kraske/Jack knife position  
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gait belt is used for   pts that are lifted out of wheel chair.  
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if pt is anxious.....   explain the procedure  
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NPO means....   nothing by mouth  
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FBS means....   fasting blood sugar  
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