Patient Examination Positions and Procedures

13 Questions

Which position is suitable for the examination of the scoliosis?

Sitting position

In which position is the patient flat on their back with knees bent and feet flat on the exam table?

Dorsal recumbent position

What is the purpose of the knee-chest position?

Examination of the spine and legs

Which position involves the patient lying on their abdomen with hands at the side and head turned to the side?

Prone position

When would a lithotomy position be typically used?

Examination of the rectum, vagina or both

Which position involves sitting with the backrest elevated at a 90° angle?

Fowler's position

During a physical examination, which position would be most appropriate for the assessment of the rectum, vagina, or both?

Lithotomy Position

Which position involves the patient lying flat on their back with arms at the side and legs extended, for examination of the front of the body and breasts?

Supine Position

In which position would a patient be placed for auscultation of the heart and lungs?

Sitting Position

Which position allows the patient to lie on their abdomen with hands at the side and head turned to the side for examination of the spine and legs?

Prone Position

For which examination would the lithotomy position be most appropriate?

Pelvic examination

Which position involves the patient kneeling on the exam table with buttocks raised while head and chest remain flat for rectal examination?

Knee-Chest Position

In which position would a patient typically lie flat on their back with knees bent and feet flat on the exam table?

Supine Position

Study Notes

Patient Positions for Examination

The suitable position for examining scoliosis is not specified.
The supine position involves the patient lying flat on their back with knees bent and feet flat on the exam table.
The knee-chest position is used to flex the spine and expand the chest, often for respiratory examination.
The prone position involves the patient lying on their abdomen with hands at their side and head turned to the side, often for examination of the spine and legs.
The lithotomy position is typically used for gynecological and rectal examinations, where the patient's legs are elevated and separated.
The Fowler's position involves sitting with the backrest elevated at a 90° angle, often for respiratory or cardiac examination.
The lithotomy position is most appropriate for the assessment of the rectum, vagina, or both.
The supine position is used for examination of the front of the body and breasts, where the patient lies flat on their back with arms at their side and legs extended.
The sitting position is used for auscultation of the heart and lungs, where the patient sits upright with back straight.
The prone position allows for examination of the spine and legs, where the patient lies on their abdomen with hands at their side and head turned to the side.
The lithotomy position is most appropriate for gynecological and rectal examinations.
The knee-chest position is used for rectal examination, where the patient kneels on the exam table with buttocks raised while the head and chest remain flat.