ASSISTING practice
exam 1 with defined
terms a+ assured.
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ear wax;
protects eardrum (eg, trauma, infection, and dehydration)
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1 tissue forceps 2 cerumen
3 stethoscope 4 needle holder
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, an instrument w/ one or more fine
points (teeth) at the tips of blades; used
to grasp tissue
tissue forceps
towel clamps instruments w/ pointed ends that lock
together; used to attach surgical drapes
to each other and/or clamp dissected
tissue
patient lis on left side w/ right leg bent up near
the abdomen
Sim's
patient lies on back w/ knees flexed &
separated; used for vaginal & pelvic
exams
dorsal recumbent
patient rests body weight on knees &
chest; used for sigmoidoscopic & rectal
exams
knee-chest
patient lies on back w/ head elevated at
an angle
Fowler's
patient lies flat on back, hands at sides
& legs outstretched
supine (horizontal
recumbent) position