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Preparing patient
| Question | Answer | |
|---|---|---|
| SITTING POSITION | patient sits on the edge of the exam table witot a back spport. this position is used to flly expand the lungs checking for symmetry | |
| sitting position | legs off the edge o table with no backspport. this position is use to expand the lungs fully. | |
| spine (recumbent) | lies flat on the back with hands at the side. most relaxed position. physician cn exmine head, legs, neck, chest, abdomen, arms | |
| dorsal recumbent | patient lies on the back supporting all the weight same as spine except the patient's knees are drawn up and feet flat on the table. used for examining the head, neck, chest, heart | |
| lithotomy position | patient lies on the back with knees bent and feet in the sturrips attached to the table. exmination of the female genitalia | |
| fowlers position | lies back on the table on which the head is elevatd 45 degree angle examines the head, neck and chest area saly draped from neck or underarms to feet | |
| prone position | lying face down on the table head turned to one side arms placed on the sides or bent at the elbow. can examine back, feet, or musculoskeletal system. stable for women in advnced stages of pregnancy | |
| sims position | patient lies on the left side, left leg slightly bent and left arm is placed behind the back so patients weight is resting primarily on the chest, right knee is bent and raised toward the head for support. used during rectal or anal exams also ued for per | |
| knee-chest/knee-elbow position | lying on the table facedown supporting the body ith the knees and chest, thighs should be at 90 degree angle and slightly seperated. examines the anal and perineal area during a proctological exam | |
| proctologic postions or jackknife | patient is bent at 90 degree angle used as an alternative to sim's position, prostrate exams | |
| exam methods | inspection, asucultion, palpation, percussion, menstration, maniplation | |
| components of exam | head, neck, eyes, ears, nose-sinuses, mouth-throat, chest, breast, abdomen, genitalia, rectm, muscloskeletal system, neurologic system | |
| instruments used in basic exam | penlight, ostoscoe/opthalmoscope, vision chart, color vision chart, audiometer, nasal speculum, gloves, tongue depressor, stehoscope, vaginal speculum, lubricant, tape measure | |
| meical assistant is responsible for interviewing the patient, document accurate history, determine vital signs, and measure weight and height | Medcal assistant responsibilites |
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