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Used during examination of the female genitalia(pap smears)
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 Lithotomy position |
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Physician evaluates the pt's ability to fully expand the lungs and checks body parts for symmetry
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 Sitting position |
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Pt lies flat on her/her back with the hands to the side(physician can examine head, neck, chest, heart, abdomen, arms, and legs)
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 Supine |
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Pt lies face-up, knees are drawn up and feet are flat on the table(physician can examine head, neck, chet, and heart)
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 Dorsal recumbent |
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Pt lies back on an exam table on which the head is ekevated at a 45 degree angle(best position for pt's with SOB)
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 Fowler's position |
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Pt lies flat on the table, face down. head is turned to one side and his/her arms are placed at sides or bent at the elbow(physician can examine back, feet and musculoskeletal system)
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 Prone |
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Pt lies on the left side, left leg is slightly bent and left arm is placed behind the back. right knee is bent and raised toward the chest, right arm is bent toward the head for support(used during rectal and certain pelvic exams)
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 Sim's |
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Pt lies on table face down supporting the body with knees and chest, thighs at 90 degree angle. head is turned to one side and arms are placed to the side or above the head(used during exams of the anal and perineal areas)
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 Knee-chest position |
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Pt is bent at the hips at a 90 degree angle
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 Proctologic position |
