Ch 8 Patient Reception

Question 1

Upright patient positioning

Answer 1

Pt chair should be upright while getting seated

Question 2

Semi upright/ Semi supine

Answer 2

Reclined about 45 degrees. Indications include cardiovascular disease, vertigo, respiratory disease

Question 3

Supine

Answer 3

Brain at heart level, back of chair parallel to the floor, ideal position

Question 4

Trendelenburg

Answer 4

Brain is below heart level, tipped back 10-15 degrees lower than supine, usually used during medical emergencies

Question 5

At what level should the patients mouth be at supine

Answer 5

Patients mouth should be at clinicians elbow

Question 6

Contraindications for supine position

Answer 6

Congestive heart failure, vertigo, respiratory conditions, pregnant women in second and third trimesters

Question 7

Description of neutral seated position (NSP)

Answer 7

Back in neutral alignment with spinal curve, head should have forward flex of 15-20 degrees, eyes directed downward, shoulders relaxed and parallel with hips, elbows close to body, forearms parallel with floor, wrists in straight line with forearm, hips should be slightly higher than the knees, thighs are evenly distributed, knees slightly apart, feet flat on floor

Question 8

Distance from eyes to oral cavity

Answer 8

15-22 inches

Question 9

Light position for maxilla

Answer 9

With chin up, light should be between chest and neck area

Question 10

Light position for mandible

Answer 10

With chin down, light should be over oral cavity

Question 11

Median nerve through hand

Answer 11

Median nerve plays large part in occupational hand conditions

Question 12

Are coiled cords recommended in the work area?

Answer 12

No