Chapter 3—Techniques Flashcards
position best for respiratory distress
Fowler’s
position best for checking peripheral pulse
some pts sleep
supine
position good for assessing hip joints, back
some surgical procedures
complications may occur with cardiac/respiratory disorders
prone
position used for procedures
low BP, postural drainage
promotes venous return
insertion of central catheter on chest
Trendelenburg’s
position for lower abdominal surgeries
reverse Trendelenburg’s
position providing comfort for patient
top leg flexed to prevent adduction & rotation of hip
lateral
position good for any insertion into anus
Sims’
position good for respiratory issues
allows for easier breathing
fluid drainage in surgery
thoracocentesis
orthopneic
position for gyn exam
lithotomy
position for rectal exam
knee-chest
position for exam of head, neck, chest, extremities
not ideal to assess abdomen
dorsal recumbent
position for colorectal surgery
jackknife
position for general surgical procedures
kidney position
Fowler’s
supine
prone
Trendelenburg’s
reverse Trendelenburg’s
lateral
sims
orthopneic
lithotomy
jackknife
kidney
