Test Flashcards
1
Q
Lateral position
A
on either side, with one leg bent, pillows underneath the leg, head, and back
2
Q
Supine position
A
lying on back, face up
3
Q
Prone position
A
lying on stomach, pillow under head and legs
4
Q
Fowler’s position
A
semi sitting upright, depends
pillow under knees
5
Q
Sims’ position
A
left side-lying position with one leg up, pillow under the bent leg
6
Q
dysphagia
A
difficulty swallowing
7
Q
1 oz =
A
30 mL
8
Q
1 ounce =
A
30 mL
9
Q
hemiplegia
A
paralysis
10
Q
dyspnea
A
difficulty breathing
11
Q
The range of motion term “abduction” means:
A
moving extremity away from body
