NCCT Study Guide Part 3 Latest
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List the positions for the following tests
Colposcopy - ANSWER-Lithotomy
List the positions for the following tests
Colonoscopy - ANSWER-Sims
List the positions for the following tests
ECG - ANSWER-Supine/Recumbent
List the positions for the following tests
Pregnant/w chest pain for ECG - ANSWER-Semi-Fowlers
List the positions for the following tests
Pap smear - ANSWER-Lithotomy
List the positions for the following tests
Spirometry testing - ANSWER-Fowlers
Describe the medical positions:
Semi-Fowlers - ANSWER-Sitting at a 45-degree angle
Describe the medical positions:
Full Fowlers: - ANSWER-Sitting at a 90-degree angle
Describe the medical positions:
Lithotomy: - ANSWER-Laying on back with legs in stirrups
Describe the medical positions:
, Trendelenburg: - ANSWER-Laying flat on back with feet elevated (AKA: Shock position)
Describe the medical positions:
Prone: - ANSWER-Flat on stomach
Describe the medical positions:
Supine (recumbent): - ANSWER-Flat on back
Describe the medical positions:
Sims: - ANSWER-Left side with right hip/knee bent up
Normal range for blood pressure: - ANSWER-120/80
Borderline high B/P: - ANSWER-140/90
Hypertension: - ANSWER-greater than 140/90
What artery is utilized for blood pressure? - ANSWER-brachial
Where to take blood pressure on a patient with mastectomy?
Rt mastectomy: - ANSWER-Left brachial artery
Where to take blood pressure on a patient with mastectomy?
Lt mastectomy: - ANSWER-Right brachial artery
Where to take blood pressure on a patient with mastectomy?
Bilateral mastectomy: - ANSWER-Thigh or brachial artery with physician's order
What steps for MA to follow when blood pressure is abnormal? - ANSWER-Retake the
blood pressure and notify physician
Normal pulse range for adult: - ANSWER-60-100bpm
Pulse point Locations
Carotid: - ANSWER-Bilaterally on the neck
Pulse point Locations
Brachial: - ANSWER-Inner side of the upper arm (used for infants)
Updated
List the positions for the following tests
Colposcopy - ANSWER-Lithotomy
List the positions for the following tests
Colonoscopy - ANSWER-Sims
List the positions for the following tests
ECG - ANSWER-Supine/Recumbent
List the positions for the following tests
Pregnant/w chest pain for ECG - ANSWER-Semi-Fowlers
List the positions for the following tests
Pap smear - ANSWER-Lithotomy
List the positions for the following tests
Spirometry testing - ANSWER-Fowlers
Describe the medical positions:
Semi-Fowlers - ANSWER-Sitting at a 45-degree angle
Describe the medical positions:
Full Fowlers: - ANSWER-Sitting at a 90-degree angle
Describe the medical positions:
Lithotomy: - ANSWER-Laying on back with legs in stirrups
Describe the medical positions:
, Trendelenburg: - ANSWER-Laying flat on back with feet elevated (AKA: Shock position)
Describe the medical positions:
Prone: - ANSWER-Flat on stomach
Describe the medical positions:
Supine (recumbent): - ANSWER-Flat on back
Describe the medical positions:
Sims: - ANSWER-Left side with right hip/knee bent up
Normal range for blood pressure: - ANSWER-120/80
Borderline high B/P: - ANSWER-140/90
Hypertension: - ANSWER-greater than 140/90
What artery is utilized for blood pressure? - ANSWER-brachial
Where to take blood pressure on a patient with mastectomy?
Rt mastectomy: - ANSWER-Left brachial artery
Where to take blood pressure on a patient with mastectomy?
Lt mastectomy: - ANSWER-Right brachial artery
Where to take blood pressure on a patient with mastectomy?
Bilateral mastectomy: - ANSWER-Thigh or brachial artery with physician's order
What steps for MA to follow when blood pressure is abnormal? - ANSWER-Retake the
blood pressure and notify physician
Normal pulse range for adult: - ANSWER-60-100bpm
Pulse point Locations
Carotid: - ANSWER-Bilaterally on the neck
Pulse point Locations
Brachial: - ANSWER-Inner side of the upper arm (used for infants)
