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What is the purpose of describing body parts and positions using directional terms in the anatomical position?
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?
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?
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?
In which position is the head of the bed elevated 45-60 degrees for physical assessment?
What is the primary purpose of using the anatomical position and directional terms in healthcare?
What is the primary purpose of using the anatomical position and directional terms in healthcare?
Which patient position promotes lung expansion by allowing greater chest and lung expansion due to gravity pulling the diaphragm downward?
Which patient position promotes lung expansion by allowing greater chest and lung expansion due to gravity pulling the diaphragm downward?
In which position does the patient lie on the abdomen with head turned to one side and hips not flexed?
In which position does the patient lie on the abdomen with head turned to one side and hips not flexed?
Which position involves the patient being seated or on the side of the bed with an overbed table in front to lean on?
Which position involves the patient being seated or on the side of the bed with an overbed table in front to lean on?
In which position does the patient assume a posture halfway between the lateral and prone position?
In which position does the patient assume a posture halfway between the lateral and prone position?
Which position involves the patient lying on one side of the body with the top leg in front of the bottom leg?
Which position involves the patient lying on one side of the body with the top leg in front of the bottom leg?
What is the opposite of the Trendelenburg’s position?
What is the opposite of the Trendelenburg’s position?
Which position is used for vaginal delivery or childbirth?
Which position is used for vaginal delivery or childbirth?
In which position is the patient's back correctly aligned and postural drainage of the basal lung lobes provided?
In which position is the patient's back correctly aligned and postural drainage of the basal lung lobes provided?
Where are 70% of all sensory receptors found?
Where are 70% of all sensory receptors found?
What is the primary function of the Tarsal/Meibomian gland in the eye?
What is the primary function of the Tarsal/Meibomian gland in the eye?
Which part of the eye is enclosed in a bony orbit for protection?
Which part of the eye is enclosed in a bony orbit for protection?
What is the primary role of the Ciliary Gland (Gland of Moll) in the eye?
What is the primary role of the Ciliary Gland (Gland of Moll) in the eye?
What is the approximate size of the opening of the eye?
What is the approximate size of the opening of the eye?
Which part of the eye is responsible for equilibrium?
Which part of the eye is responsible for equilibrium?
What is the primary function of the Lacrimal Apparatus?
What is the primary function of the Lacrimal Apparatus?
What is the function of the Extrinsic Eye Muscle Lateral Rectus?
What is the function of the Extrinsic Eye Muscle Lateral Rectus?
What is the composition of Emotional tears?
What is the composition of Emotional tears?
What is the primary purpose of frequent blinking?
What is the primary purpose of frequent blinking?
Which type of tear is produced by CN5?
Which type of tear is produced by CN5?
What is the function of the Conjunctiva in the eye?
What is the function of the Conjunctiva in the eye?
What is the role of LEU enkephalin in emotional tears?
What is the role of LEU enkephalin in emotional tears?
What is the primary role of the Meatus in the Lacrimal Apparatus?
What is the primary role of the Meatus in the Lacrimal Apparatus?
What is the composition of Tears?
What is the composition of Tears?
What facilitates the movement of tears down to the cheek?
What facilitates the movement of tears down to the cheek?
