Positions for medical examinations

Question 1

supine position

Answer 1

pt laying down on his or her back with legs straight down and arms to side

Question 2

dorsal recumbent position

Answer 2

pt laying down on back with knees bent feet planted down arms to the sides

Question 3

sims position

Answer 3

pt laying down on their side, left arm behind back, right arm to the front, left leg straight, right leg crossed over

Question 4

knee elbow position

Answer 4

pt laying face down , rear suspended up, knees bent, arms towards head, as if in downwards dog

Question 5

fowlers position

Answer 5

pt laying on back, upper body propped up on a angle , legs straight , arms crossed

Question 6

Lithotomy position

Answer 6

pt laying down on back, knees propped up, arms to the side, as if for a pap smear