Asst. Physical Exam - General Chpt.38 pg 428-446
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| Give the patient the opportunity to; | Empty their bladders or bowels
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| Explain to the patient exactly; | What will occur during the exam
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| When giving instructions to the patient about undress, gowning, or positioning; | Be specific as possible
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| Encourage the patient to; | Ask questions
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| If English is NOT the clients primary language; | Provide a translator
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| Show the client how the gown; | Is to be worn (opening in the back)
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| Assist the client if they are in; | Pain or having difficulty ambulating
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| Clients should completely disrobe for a; | 1.Physical exam
2.gynecological exam (pelvic/vaginal)
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| Partial gowning may be used if the complaint involves; | Respiratory difficulties or examination of the eyes, ears, or throat
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| Use sheets, blankets and pillows to | Provide comfort and privacy
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| The position the client should assume to MEET the doctor AND is used to preform an exam of the head, neck, chest, back, and arms is; | Sitting; Sitting upright on the examination table with the legs over the side and the feet on a footrest
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| Lying flat on the back is called; | Supine or horizontal recumbent
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| Sitting at a 90 degree angle with legs on the table is called; | High-Fowler's position
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| High-Fowler's position is one of the best positions for examining patients who are experiancing | Low back pain or SOB (shortness of breath)
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| Sitting at a 45 degree angle with legs on the table is called; | Semi-Fowler's position
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| The position the client should assume for an exam of the abdomen is; | Dorsal recumbent
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| Dorsal recumbent means | The client lies in a horizontal recumbent (supine) position with both knees bent and feet flat on table
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| The position the client should assume for a pelvic (vaginal) exam is | Dorsal lithotomy
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| Dorsal lithotomy means; | The client assumes the dorsal recumbent position with buttocks at the edge of the exam table and feet placed in stirrups
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| Do not place the client in dorsal lithotomy position until; | The physicians presence is imminent for the exam
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| The position the client should assume for suppository administration, enema, or rectal temp | The Sim's position
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| The Sim's position refers to; | The adult clients left leg is slightly bent, the right leg is sharply bent, and the left arm is behind
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| The position the client should assume for an exam of the back, spine, or posterior leg is; | The Prone position
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| The Prone position refers to; | Lying flat on the table, face down, with head to turned to one side
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| The position the client assumes for a rectal exam is; | Knee-Chest position
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| The knee-chest position refers to the client; | The client will be kneeling on the exam table with buttocks raised and the head and chest on the exam table.
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| In the KNee-Chest position a pillow is placed | Under the chest and the arms are extended above the head with the elbows bent
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| Placing the client with their head lower than their legs is called | Trendelenburg
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| Trendelenburg is used to treat; | Shock
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| Signs(Sx) and Symptoms(SX) Of shock include; | 1.Pallor or cyanosis
2.Feeble pulses and tachycardia
3.Disorientation, lethargy, stupor, and unconsciousness
4.Cool skin and diaphoresis
5.N+V
6.Hypotension
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| Respect the clients privacy by: | 1.Always knocking before entering the examination room, and waiting for reply
2.Always close the door after entering or leaving the room
3.Keeping the client covered with a blanket or sheet
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