ch. 19 client positions
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thomasina79 on February 4, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 sitting | sitting upright at side of bed or exam table; used to assess VS, head and neck, cardiovascular system, and breasts |
| supine | lying flat on back with arms and legs fully extended; used to assess abdomen, breasts, extremities, and pulses |
| fowler's | patient is in supine position with head elevated 60 degrees |
| semi-fowler's position | patient is in supine position with head elevated 30-45 degrees |
| dorsal recumbent | supine with knees flexed; used for abdominal assessment if patient has abdominal or pelvic pain |
| lithotomy | dorsal recumbent position at end of table with feet in stirrups, legs flexed and widely open; used for female pelvic exam |
| sims' | flexion of the hip and knee in a side-lying position; used for examing the rectal area; use for a female exam if patient is unble to assume lithotomy position; DO NOT use in patients with hip replacement |
| prone | lying on stomach; used to assess musculoskeletal system |
| lateral recumbent | lying on the side in a straight line; used to evaluate heart murmur or during a cardiovascular exam; brings heart closer to chest wall |
| knee-chest | on hands and knees with head down and buttocks elevated; provides good visualization for examining rectal area |
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