Anatomical Position and Directional Terms

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What is the purpose of describing body parts and positions using directional terms in the anatomical position?

  • To maintain patient dignity and privacy
  • To promote lung expansion
  • To provide maximum visibility and access
  • To avoid confusion and assume a standard body position (correct)

Which position is used for procedures involving the anterior surface of the body, such as the abdomen or thoracic?

  • Fowler’s Position
  • Anatomical Position
  • Physical Assessment Semi-sitting position
  • Supine or Dorsal Recumbent (correct)

What is the main risk associated with Fowler’s Position?

  • Lung collapse
  • Nerve damage
  • Skin breakdown (correct)
  • Pressure ulcers

In which position is the head of the bed elevated 45-60 degrees for physical assessment?

<p>Physical Assessment Semi-sitting position (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using the anatomical position and directional terms in healthcare?

<p>To accurately describe body parts and position (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which patient position promotes lung expansion by allowing greater chest and lung expansion due to gravity pulling the diaphragm downward?

<p>Fowler’s Position (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which position does the patient lie on the abdomen with head turned to one side and hips not flexed?

<p>Prone position (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which position involves the patient being seated or on the side of the bed with an overbed table in front to lean on?

<p>Orthopneic position (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which position does the patient assume a posture halfway between the lateral and prone position?

<p>Sim’s position (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which position involves the patient lying on one side of the body with the top leg in front of the bottom leg?

<p>Lateral/Side-Lying position (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of the Trendelenburg’s position?

<p>Reverse Trendelenburg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which position is used for vaginal delivery or childbirth?

<p>Lithotomy position (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which position is the patient's back correctly aligned and postural drainage of the basal lung lobes provided?

<p>Trendelenburg’s position (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are 70% of all sensory receptors found?

<p>In the eyes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Tarsal/Meibomian gland in the eye?

<p>Secrete a sebum called meibum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the eye is enclosed in a bony orbit for protection?

<p>Most of the eye (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Ciliary Gland (Gland of Moll) in the eye?

<p>Produce lipids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate size of the opening of the eye?

<p>1 inch (2.5 cm) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the eye is responsible for equilibrium?

<p>Ears (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Lacrimal Apparatus?

<p>To produce tears that drain into the Lacrimal Lake (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Extrinsic Eye Muscle Lateral Rectus?

<p>Facilitates lateral side (outward movement) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of Emotional tears?

<p>Proteins and LEU enkephalin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of frequent blinking?

<p>To evenly distribute lacrimal fluid in the eye (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tear is produced by CN5?

<p>Neural tear (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Conjunctiva in the eye?

<p>To lubricate and keep the eyes moist (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of LEU enkephalin in emotional tears?

<p>An opioid component (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Meatus in the Lacrimal Apparatus?

<p>To drain tears into the Nasolacrimal duct (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of Tears?

<p>Mainly sodium and bicarbonate like plasma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What facilitates the movement of tears down to the cheek?

<p>Osmotic process of acinar cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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