Positions used for medical & surgical examinations
In this position, a patient lies on their back with their legs bent and feet resting on the examination table.
What is the lithotomy position?
This medical specialty focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases.
What is cardiology?
What injection site does a Deltoid type of injection enter?
Intramuscular
What item should be disposed of in the trash and never a sharps container?
Alcohol Pads, Gloves, and Gauzes
What is the first step for Ear irrigation process
Warm the Solution
In this position, a patient lies face down with their arms extended forward and their head turned to one side.
What is the prone position?
This medical specialty deals with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders.
What is dermatology?
What needle size woud you need for a TB test?
26 gauge, 1/2 inch.
How often should the temperatures of medications that are placed in freezers be checked?
Daily
How long should a MA instruct a patient to lie on their side during irrigation
15 minutes
In this position, a patient lies flat on their back with their arms extended to the sides and their legs straight.
What is the supine position?
This medical specialty specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.
What is ophthalmology?
At what degree should a Abdominal region injection site be placed?
90 Degrees
At what temperature shuold medications be stored
35 to 46 degrees fahrenheit
What is Sterile Technique?
A group of strategies ued to reduce exposure to micro-organisms and keep the patient as safe as possible
In this position, a patient lies on their side with their knees and hips flexed.
What is the left lateral position?
This medical specialty focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the digestive system.
What is gastroenterology?
What angle should a Subcutaneous Upper, Outer arm injection should be?
45 Degrees.
What is the maxium capacity of a Tuberculin syringe?
0.5mL or 1mL
What position should a Patient be in for a Ear irrigation exam?
Sitting or lying on the side with the affect ear facing up
In this position, the patient lies on their back with their head and shoulders elevated at a 30-45 degree angle.
Semi-Fowler
This medical specialty deals with the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries.
What is orthopedics?
What needle size would be required for a Intramuscular site
18 to 25 G
How much mL is a U-100 insulin syringe
1-mL
What temperature should ear irrigation solution be?