#1
In which patient position is the patient lying on their back with the head and shoulders elevated?
Fowler's position
ExplanationElevated back and shoulders for improved breathing and comfort.
#2
What is the primary purpose of the dorsal recumbent position?
To examine the genital and rectal areas
ExplanationSupine position for genital and rectal examinations.
#3
What is the primary purpose of the lateral recumbent position?
To examine the genital and rectal areas
ExplanationSide lying position for genital and rectal examinations.
#4
What is the primary purpose of the jackknife position?
To examine the genital and rectal areas
ExplanationPosition for examining the genital and rectal areas with the body folded at the hips.
#5
In which patient position is the patient lying on their side with the lower arm behind the body and the upper knee flexed?
Lateral recumbent position
ExplanationSide lying position with specific limb positions for comfort and access.
#6
What is the primary purpose of the Trendelenburg position?
To promote circulation to the head
ExplanationHead-down position to increase blood flow to the head.
#7
Which body posture is characterized by a bent knee and hip joint, with the weight of the body on one leg?
Lateral
ExplanationBent knee and hip with weight on one leg.
#8
Which patient position involves lying on the stomach with the head turned to one side?
Prone position
ExplanationStomach lying with head turned for various medical procedures.
#9
In the orthopneic position, how is the patient positioned?
Sitting upright or leaning slightly forward
ExplanationUpright sitting or slightly leaning forward for respiratory ease.
#10
In which patient position is the patient lying on their left side with the left knee and thigh drawn up?
Sims' position
ExplanationLeft side lying with specific limb positions for comfort and access.
#11
What is the primary purpose of the knee-chest position?
To examine the genital and rectal areas
ExplanationPosition for examining the genital and rectal areas with chest and knees on the bed.
#12
What is the purpose of the lithotomy position in a medical setting?
To perform gynecological or urological procedures
ExplanationPosition for gynecological and urological examinations and surgeries.
#13
Which patient position involves lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up with the left arm placed along the back?
Sims' position
ExplanationLeft side lying with specific limb positions for comfort and access.
#14
Which position is commonly used for chest examinations and treatments?
Prone position
ExplanationStomach lying position for chest-related examinations and treatments.
#15
What is the primary purpose of the genupectoral position?
To examine the rectum and lower colon
ExplanationPosition for examining the rectum and lower colon.
#16
Which position is commonly used for spinal examinations and procedures?
Prone position
ExplanationStomach lying position for spinal examinations and procedures.
#17
In which position is the patient lying face down with the hips elevated?
Prone position
ExplanationStomach lying with elevated hips for various medical procedures.