Chapter 37

Question 1

Dorsal Recumbent Position

Answer 1

The supine position with the legs together (Dorsal means the back of something; recumbent means to lie down); horizontal recumbent position

Question 2

Genupectoral Position

Answer 2

Knee- chest position (genu means knee; pectoral refers to the chest)

Question 3

Horizontal Recumbent Position

Answer 3

Dorsal recumbent position

Question 4

Knee-chest Position

Answer 4

The person kneels and rests the body on the knees and chest; the head is turned to 1 side, the arms are above the head or flexed at the elbows, the back is straight, and the body is flexed about 90 degrees at the hips; genupectoral position

Question 5

Laryngeal Mirror

Answer 5

An instrument used to examine the mouth, teeth, and throat

Question 6

Lithotomy Position

Answer 6

The woman lies on her back with the hips at the edge of the exam table, her knees are flexed, her hips are externally rotated, and her feet are in stirrups

Question 7

Nasal Speculum

Answer 7

An instrument (speculum means mirror) used to examine the inside of the nose (nasal)

Question 8

Ophthalmoscope

Answer 8

A lighted instrument (scope) used to examine the internal eye (ophthalmo) structures

Question 9

Otoscope

Answer 9

A lighted instrument (scope) used to examine the external ear (oto) and the eardrum (tympanic membrane)

Question 10

Percussion Hammer

Answer 10

An instrument used to tap body parts to test reflexes (percussion means to strike hard); reflex hammer

Question 11

Tuning Fork

Answer 11

An instrument vibrated to test hearing

Question 12

Vaginal Speculum

Answer 12

An instrument (speculum) used to open the vagina (vaginal) to examine it and the cervix