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What is the correct way to spell the medical term for sims position?
What is the correct way to spell the medical term for sims position?
- Simms position
- Sims's position
- Sim's position (correct)
- Sym's position
In which position is the patient placed for sims position?
In which position is the patient placed for sims position?
- Lying on the left side (correct)
- Face down
- Face up
- Lying on the right side
What is the purpose of using sims position in medical procedures?
What is the purpose of using sims position in medical procedures?
- To perform an abdominal ultrasound
- To assess lower limb circulation
- To insert a urinary catheter (correct)
- To examine ear infections
In the medical field, the supine position refers to a patient lying:
In the medical field, the supine position refers to a patient lying:
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Which of the following is a common misconception about the supine position?
Which of the following is a common misconception about the supine position?
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What is a potential risk associated with placing a patient in the supine position for an extended period of time?
What is a potential risk associated with placing a patient in the supine position for an extended period of time?
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Patient Positions
- The correct spelling of the medical term for Sims position is "Sims' position" or "Sim's position".
- In Sims' position, the patient is placed on their left side with their right knee and thigh flexed, and their body rotated 45 degrees towards the prone position.
Supine Position
- In the medical field, the supine position refers to a patient lying on their back with their face upwards.
- A common misconception about the supine position is that it is the same as the dorsal recumbent position, but they are not identical.
- A potential risk associated with placing a patient in the supine position for an extended period of time is it can cause respiratory and cardiovascular complications due to increased pressure on the lungs and heart.
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