DRAPING TECHNIQUES

Question 1

TO PROVIDE CONVENIENCE AND PRIVACY DURING EXAMWHAT IS THE PROPER WAY OF DRAPING WHILESTANDING?

Answer 1

PLACE THE DOUBLE FOLDED SHEET AROUND THE BODY PASSING IT UNDER THE AXILLAE BY SECURING IT WITH A SAFETY PIN LEAVING ONE SIDE OPEN.

Question 2

DRAPING THE HORIZONTAL RECUMBENT

Answer 2

COVER THE CLIENT FROM SHOULDER TO FOOT PART.

Question 3

DRAPING THE DORSAL RECUMBENT

Answer 3

PLACE THE SHEET DIAGONALLY BY FOLDING THE TOP CORNER OVER THE CHEST.

FEET FLAT ON BED.

Question 4

DRAPING THE DORSAL LITHOTOMY

Answer 4

PLACE THE SHEET DIAGONALLY BY FOLDING THE TOP CORNER OVER THE CHEST.

ELEVATE LEGS USING STIRRUPS

Question 5

DRAPING THE FOWLERS POSITION

Answer 5

HEAD 45 DEGREES.
COVER CLIENT FROM SHOULDERS TO FOOTPART.

Question 6

DRAPING THE PRONE POSITION

Answer 6

LIES ON ABDOMEN.

COVER CLIENT FROM SHOULDERS TO FOOTPART.

Question 7

DRAPING THE KNEE-CHEST POSITION

Answer 7

ON PRONE WHILE KNEELING.
COVER CLIENT FROM WAISTLINE TO FOOTPART DIAGONALLY.

Question 8

DRAPING THE TRENDELENBERG POSITION

Answer 8

ON LEFT SIDE, WHILE LYING ON ONE SIDE.
COVER CLIENT FROM SHOULDER TO FOOTPART DIAGONALLY.

Question 9

give the rationale of the action

1. Introduce self.
2. Explain procedure to the client.

Answer 9

This reduces the anxiety of the client thus encourages cooperation

Question 10

give the rationale

. Adjust height of bed or examining table.

Answer 10

To avoid undue strain on both examiner and client.

Question 11

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.

Answer 11

This position facilitates examination of posture, balance and gait.

Question 12

give rationale

Untie the gown leaving the uppermost tied. Fold back of the gown over both shoulders towards the front.

Answer 12

Such procedure facilitates examination of the body contours and spine.

Question 13

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

Answer 13

This provides convenience and privacy during the examination

Question 14

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.

Answer 14

erect or upright standing

Question 15

Identify the position:
Assist the client to lie on his back with the legs together, extended or slightly flexed.

Answer 15

Supine

Question 16

identify the rationale

Cover the client from the shoulders to the foot part with the sheet hanging loose at the sides.

Answer 16

Areas assessed are head,neck,axillae,breasts,thorax,heart,lungs,V/Peripheral pulses, abdomen and extremities.

Question 17

Help the client to assume the supine position and assist him to turn onto his abdomen. what type of positioning is this>

Answer 17

prone position

Question 18

Areas assessed: posterior thorax, lower back, hip joint movement.

Answer 18

. Drape as in supine position.

Question 19

This position is indicated to examine the abdomen, pelvic and perineal areas. This is also done when performing perineal care and treatment.

Answer 19

DORSAL RECUMBENT POSITION

Question 20

is for examination abdomen, pelvic and perineal areas

Answer 20

Dorsal lithotomy position

Question 21

provide warmth and cover for the legs, protect the skin from irritation.

Answer 21

Stockinettes

Question 22

exposes vulva very well and facilitates the insertion of instruments

Answer 22

Lithotomy position

Question 23

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

Answer 23

This facilitates the separation of the buttocks thereby allowing better exposure of the anus.

Question 24

FOWLER’S POSITION

sem, high

Answer 24

45, 90 degree position

Question 25

position that is common among cardiac patients

Answer 25

Fowlers position

Question 26

• go into this position during menstruation to avoid dysmenorrhea

Answer 26

Knee chest position

Question 27

• head lower than the feet

Answer 27

trendelenburg’s

Question 28

. Elevate the foot of the bed so that the lower trunk is higher than the head and shoulders. (Give the rationale)

Answer 28

This is done for a certain types of shock, surgical procedures and postural drainage.

Question 29

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.

Answer 29

ORTHOPNEIC POSITION

Question 30

is a routine test your primary care provider(PCP) performs to check your overall health

Answer 30

Physical examination

Question 31

● A PCP may be?

Answer 31

a doctor, a nurse practitioner, or a physician assistant.

Question 32

pcp stands for?

Answer 32

primary care provider(PCP)

Question 33

is medical equipment designed to aid in the diagnosis, monitoring, or treatment of medical conditions

Answer 33

● A Physical examination instrument