Chapter 28 Assisting With The Physical Examination Flashcards
Dorsal recumbent position
The supine position with the legs together; horizontal recumbent position
Genupectoral position
See knee-chest position
Horizontal recumbent position
See dorsal recumbent position
Knee- chest position
The person kneels and rests the body on the knees and chest; the head is turned to one side, the back is straight, and body is flexed about 90 degrees at the hips; genupectoral position
Laryngeal mirror
An instrument used to examine the mouth, teeth, and throat
Lithotomy position
The woman lies on her back with her hips at the edge of the exam table; her knees are fixed, her hips are externally rotated and her feet are in stirrups
Nasal speculum
An instrument used to examine the inside of the nose
Ophthalmoscope
A lighted instrument used to examine the internal eye structures
Otoscope
A light instrument used to examine the externally ear and the eardrum (tympanic membrane)
Percussion hammer
An instrument used to tap body parts to test reflexes; reflex hammer
Tuning fork
An instrument vibrated to test hearing
Vaginal speculum
An instrument used to open the vagina to examine it and the cervic
The otoscope is used to examine
The external ear and the eardrum
You are preparing a person for an exam. You should do the following except
Leave the person and go get the nurse
Which part of an exam can you do?
Measure weight, height and vital signs
