Chp 34 Flashcards by Samantha Lee | Brainscape

Q

purpose of dorsal recumbent position?

A

digital vaginal/rectal exam

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purpose of prone position?

A

examine back/spine

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purpose of Sims’ position?

A

exam & treat rectal
enemas, rectal temp, rectal meds

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which leg should be sharply bent in Sims’?

A

right leg

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purpose of knee-chest position?

A

rectal/proctological exams/sigmoidoscopy

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aka: Sims’

A

lateral recumbent

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purpose of Fowlers’ position?

A

respiratory/cardiovascular problems

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what degree angle is semi-fowlers?

A

45 degrees

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purpose of lithotomy position?

A

genital/rectal exams & catherterizations

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purpose of Trendelenburg position

A

shock, trauma, hemorrhage, decrease in BP, or surgery

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aka: Trendelenburg position

A

shock position

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aka: jackknife position

A

Kraske position

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purpose of jackknife position

A

treat rectal & anal conditions
rectal/anal/coccyx surgeries

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