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tissue forceps
an instrument w/ one or more fine points (teeth) at the tips of blades; used to
grasp tissue
towel clamps
instruments w/ pointed ends that lock together; used to attach surgical drapes
to each other and/or clamp dissected tissue
Sim's
patient lis on left side w/ right leg bent up near the abdomen
dorsal recumbent
patient lies on back w/ knees flexed & separated; used for vaginal & pelvic
exams
knee-chest
patient rests body weight on knees & chest; used for sigmoidoscope & rectal
exams
,Fowler's
patient lies on back w/ head elevated at an angle
supine (horizontal recumbent) position
patient lies flat on back, hands at sides & legs outstretched
lithotomy
the patient lies on back w/ feet in stirrups and knees flexed & separated
proctologic (jackknife)
patient lies on stomach w/ the head & legs inclined downward & rectal area
elevated
ophthalmoscope
instrument used to examine the retina of the eye
Ayer Blade/cervical spatula
wood/plastic blade used to scrape cells from the cervix of the uterus, used for
pap tests
, needle holder
instrument to hold/support a needle while sutures are being inserted
otoscope
instrument to examine the ear
Snellen charts
special charts that use letters/symbols in calibrated heights to check visual
acuity
Physician's Desk Reference
reference book that contains essential information on medications
sphygmomanometer
instrument that measures blood pressure in mm of mercury (mmHg)
palpation
the act of using hands to feel body parts during an exam
New Qs & As Included
Verified Exam Sets Combined
Complete Solution Package
,HOSA MEDICAL ASSISTING TEST BANK
tissue forceps
an instrument w/ one or more fine points (teeth) at the tips of blades; used to
grasp tissue
towel clamps
instruments w/ pointed ends that lock together; used to attach surgical drapes
to each other and/or clamp dissected tissue
Sim's
patient lis on left side w/ right leg bent up near the abdomen
dorsal recumbent
patient lies on back w/ knees flexed & separated; used for vaginal & pelvic
exams
knee-chest
patient rests body weight on knees & chest; used for sigmoidoscope & rectal
exams
,Fowler's
patient lies on back w/ head elevated at an angle
supine (horizontal recumbent) position
patient lies flat on back, hands at sides & legs outstretched
lithotomy
the patient lies on back w/ feet in stirrups and knees flexed & separated
proctologic (jackknife)
patient lies on stomach w/ the head & legs inclined downward & rectal area
elevated
ophthalmoscope
instrument used to examine the retina of the eye
Ayer Blade/cervical spatula
wood/plastic blade used to scrape cells from the cervix of the uterus, used for
pap tests
, needle holder
instrument to hold/support a needle while sutures are being inserted
otoscope
instrument to examine the ear
Snellen charts
special charts that use letters/symbols in calibrated heights to check visual
acuity
Physician's Desk Reference
reference book that contains essential information on medications
sphygmomanometer
instrument that measures blood pressure in mm of mercury (mmHg)
palpation
the act of using hands to feel body parts during an exam
