Positions in h.a Flashcards
Test for strabismus
Card opaque
View the mouth and throat and to transilluminate the sinuses
Pen light
For fungus
Woods light
Enlarged visibility of lesion
Magnifying glass
Tongue and examine mouth
4x4 small gauze
Detect pressure on weak pulse
Doppler ultrasound
Measure degree of flexion and extension
Goniometer
Occult blood
Specimen card
Spec cervix through dilation of the vaginal canal
Vaginal speculum
PREPARING FOR THE EXAMINATION
Preparing the physical setting
Preparing oneself
Approaching and preparing the client
Position allows the abdominal muscle to relax and provide easy access to peripheral pulse sites
Supine position
Domain should not be assessed because the abdominal muscles are contracted in this position. The client lies down on the examination table or bed with the knees bent the legs separated and the feet flat on a table or bed
Dorsal recumbent position
Disposition is useful for assessing the rectal and vaginal areas. The client lies on the right side with the lower arm place behind the body and the upper arm flex at the shoulder and elbow the lower leg is lightly flex at the knee while the upper legs is flex at the sharper angle and pulled forward
Sims position
Position is used primarily to assess the hip joint. The client lies down on the abdomen with the head to the side
Prone position
Useful for examining rectum. A 90 degree angle should exist between the body and the hips the client meals on the examination table
Knee chess position