AND UPDATED!
, What is the first thing you should ask of a pt.? - ANSWER two identifiers (DOB and first
and last name); ask them to repeat it
Horizontal recumbent/supine - ANSWER used for physical examinations.
Prone - ANSWER used to examine the spine and back.
Anatomical - ANSWER used to see everything anatomically and for physical exams.
Sims' or lateral - ANSWER used for rectal exams.
Fowler's - ANSWER HOB elevated 45-60 degrees; used for drainage and easy
breathing.
Lithotomy - ANSWER used to examine the pelvic organs and vagina
3 lead: White lead goes here - ANSWER Right shoulder or clavicle area
3 lead: Black lead goes here - ANSWER Left shoulder or clavicle area
3 lead: Red lead goes here - ANSWER Left lower abdominal area
3 lead: Green lead goes - ANSWER Right lower abdominal area
5 lead: White lead goes - ANSWER Right sternum/clavicle area
5 lead: Black lead goes - ANSWER Left sternum/clavicle area
5 lead: Red lead goes - ANSWER Left lower thoracic area
5 lead: Green lead goes - ANSWER Right lower thoracic area
5 lead: Brown lead goes - ANSWER Just below and to the right of the bottom of the
sternum
Trendelenberg - ANSWER Which a patient lies face upward, head tilted down; feet
elevated. Shock position
Prone - ANSWER Which a patient lies flat with chest down and back up; on stomach,
used to examine the spine and back