4 Written Questions

1. pt. lies flat on the table with bottoms of feet flat on table with knees flexed; used for gyn exams or rectal exams
2. pt. sits at the end of the table and then lies back, legs are then supported in stirrups and the hips are moved to the end of the table; used for gyn and rectal exams
3. pt. is on left side w/left leg slightly flexed and the right leg sharply flexed upward; allows for exam of the anus and rectum
4. pt. lying on the stomach w/head turned to one side; used to examine spine and back

4 Multiple Choice Questions

1. pt. lies on back, face up; allows for exam of the breast and abdomen
   1. supine position
   2. prone position
   3. knee-chest position
   4. sims' position
2. pts. are standing up facing forward with arms at sides and palms facing upward; allows inspection of posture
   1. proctological position
   2. anatomical position
   3. supine position
   4. lithotomy position
3. pt. sitting w/legs hanging down w/body at a 90 degree angle; used to examine head, neck, and chest
   1. high fowlers position
   2. semi-fowlers position
   3. lithotomy position
   4. prone position
4. pt. lies on table and the end of the table is raised so the feet are higher than the head; used to treat pts. w/trauma, low blood pressure and for certain abdominal procedures
   1. proctological position
   2. semi-fowlers position
   3. prone position
   4. trendelenburg position

4 True/False Question

1. knee-chest position → chest and kness are flat against the table w/knees separated; used to examine the anus and rectum
   

   True        False

2. proctological position → pts. are standing up facing forward with arms at sides and palms facing upward; allows inspection of posture
   

   True        False

3. jackknife position/rarely seen → the pt. is lying down on the table w/head and knees raised for rectal and anal exams
   

   True        False

4. semi-fowlers position → pt. resting against the back of the table that is lowered to 30 or 45 degrees
   

   True        False