Patient Positions
Patient History Info
Common Procedures
Random
100
Identify the position pictured.
Supine
100
The main reason a person is going to see a doctor
chief complaint
100
Type of eye exam/chart used to test far/distance vision
Snellen eye chart
100
What is used to objectify patient discomfort?
Pain Scale
200
Identify the position pictured.
Dorsal Recumbent
200
type of information obtained from the patient; typically not measureable
Subjective Information
200
Type of exam used to test for color blindness
Ishihara
200
How should you measure the correct height of a cane?
Cane handle @ wrist crease, Elbow @ 15-30 degrees
300
Identify the patient position pictured below.
Sim's Position
300
Type of information obtained by the healthcare provider; usually measureable
Objective information
300
Type of exam used to test near/close vision
Jaeger
300
How much space should be between the top of a crutch and the axilla?
2-3 finger widths
400
Identify the patient position pictured below.
Lithotomy Position
400
Why should allergies be documented properly during a patient medical history?
preventing adverse reactions, ensuring patient safety, and improving clinical decision-making
400
Procedure performed to check for abnormal cells that could lead to cervical cancer
Pap Smear/ Pap Test
400
How far forward should a patient move the walker forward with a step?
Back legs even with patient toes.
500
Identify the patient position pictured.
Trendelenburg Position
500
What type of questions should be used to gain the most information from the patient?
Open-ended Questions
500
Name of the type of procedure used to remove ear wax
Irrigation
500
What body structures can be injured if a patient puts weight on the axilla instead of their hands when using crutches?
blood vessels and nerves