positions for examination

Question 1

provides full expansion of lungs and better visualizations of symmetry of upper body parts
Limits: weak ps may be unable to sit

Answer 1

Sitting

Question 2

normal relaxed position. provides easy access to pulse all sites

Limit: pt may become short of breath

Answer 2

supine

Question 3

pos used for stomach asses and promotes relaxation of the stomach

Limits: pt with painful disorders may not like this

Answer 3

dorsal recumbent

Question 4

Provides full access to genitalia and insertion of the speculum

Limits: embarrassing for pt

Answer 4

lithotomy

Question 5

Flexion of the hip and knee improves the exposure of the rectal area

Limits: joint deformities may hinder pts ability to do this

Hint: dead corpse on video game simulation

Answer 5

Sims

Question 6

asses the extension of hip joint
Limit: people with respiratory issues may not like this
Hint: girl throw it back with them hips

Answer 6

prone

Question 7

detects heart mummers
Limits: people with respiratory issues may not like this
Hint:Lying laterally on your side

Answer 7

lateral recumbent

Question 8

Provides access to rectal

limits: embarrassing for pt and uncomfy

Answer 8

knee-chest