DRAPING TECHNIQUES Flashcards
TO PROVIDE CONVENIENCE AND PRIVACY DURING EXAMWHAT IS THE PROPER WAY OF DRAPING WHILESTANDING?
PLACE THE DOUBLE FOLDED SHEET AROUND THE BODY PASSING IT UNDER THE AXILLAE BY SECURING IT WITH A SAFETY PIN LEAVING ONE SIDE OPEN.
DRAPING THE HORIZONTAL RECUMBENT
COVER THE CLIENT FROM SHOULDER TO FOOT PART.
DRAPING THE DORSAL RECUMBENT
PLACE THE SHEET DIAGONALLY BY FOLDING THE TOP CORNER OVER THE CHEST.
FEET FLAT ON BED.
DRAPING THE DORSAL LITHOTOMY
PLACE THE SHEET DIAGONALLY BY FOLDING THE TOP CORNER OVER THE CHEST.
ELEVATE LEGS USING STIRRUPS
DRAPING THE FOWLERS POSITION
HEAD 45 DEGREES.
COVER CLIENT FROM SHOULDERS TO FOOTPART.
DRAPING THE PRONE POSITION
LIES ON ABDOMEN.
COVER CLIENT FROM SHOULDERS TO FOOTPART.
DRAPING THE KNEE-CHEST POSITION
ON PRONE WHILE KNEELING.
COVER CLIENT FROM WAISTLINE TO FOOTPART DIAGONALLY.
DRAPING THE TRENDELENBERG POSITION
ON LEFT SIDE, WHILE LYING ON ONE SIDE.
COVER CLIENT FROM SHOULDER TO FOOTPART DIAGONALLY.
give the rationale of the action
- Introduce self.
- Explain procedure to the client.
This reduces the anxiety of the client thus encourages cooperation
give the rationale
. Adjust height of bed or examining table.
To avoid undue strain on both examiner and client.
give the rationale
Assist the client to stand in a normal, comfortable, resting posture with either slippers on or barefoot on a piece of paper.
This position facilitates examination of posture, balance and gait.
give rationale
Untie the gown leaving the uppermost tied. Fold back of the gown over both shoulders towards the front.
Such procedure facilitates examination of the body contours and spine.
give the rationale
Place the double folded sheet around the body, passing it under the axillae.
Leave one side open and secure it in place with a safety pin
This provides convenience and privacy during the examination
what type of positioning is mentioned when you assist the client to stand in a normal, comfortable, resting posture with either slippers on or barefoot on a piece of paper.
erect or upright standing
Identify the position:
Assist the client to lie on his back with the legs together, extended or slightly flexed.
Supine
identify the rationale
Cover the client from the shoulders to the foot part with the sheet hanging loose at the sides.
Areas assessed are head,neck,axillae,breasts,thorax,heart,lungs,V/Peripheral pulses, abdomen and extremities.
Help the client to assume the supine position and assist him to turn onto his abdomen. what type of positioning is this>
prone position
Areas assessed: posterior thorax, lower back, hip joint movement.
. Drape as in supine position.
This position is indicated to examine the abdomen, pelvic and perineal areas. This is also done when performing perineal care and treatment.
DORSAL RECUMBENT POSITION
is for examination abdomen, pelvic and perineal areas
Dorsal lithotomy position
provide warmth and cover for the legs, protect the skin from irritation.
Stockinettes
exposes vulva very well and facilitates the insertion of instruments
Lithotomy position
give the rationale
Flex the right thigh towards the abdomen with the knee drawn up higher than the left knee which is only slightly flexed or straight
This facilitates the separation of the buttocks thereby allowing better exposure of the anus.
FOWLER’S POSITION
sem, high
45, 90 degree position
position that is common among cardiac patients
Fowlers position
- go into this position during menstruation to avoid dysmenorrhea
Knee chest position
- head lower than the feet
trendelenburg’s
. Elevate the foot of the bed so that the lower trunk is higher than the head and shoulders. (Give the rationale)
This is done for a certain types of shock, surgical procedures and postural drainage.
this position is useful for maximum lung expansion.
Patient with difficulty of breathing are often placed in this position because it allows maximum chest expansion.
ORTHOPNEIC POSITION
is a routine test your primary care provider(PCP) performs to check your overall health
Physical examination
● A PCP may be?
a doctor, a nurse practitioner, or a physician assistant.
pcp stands for?
primary care provider(PCP)
is medical equipment designed to aid in the diagnosis, monitoring, or treatment of medical conditions
● A Physical examination instrument
