Asked by Avani Rishi on May 07, 2024
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In which position would you assist a woman to put her feet in the stirrups and to slide forward to position her buttocks near the edge of the table?
A) Supine
B) Lithotomy
C) Proctologic
D) Prone
E) Sims'
Lithotomy
A medical procedure or position used during childbirth or certain surgeries, where the patient lies on their back with the hips and knees flexed and the thighs apart.
Stirrups
Support structures or loops for holding the feet of a rider, attached to the saddle in horse riding, or devices used in medical examinations to support patient's legs.
- Acquire knowledge of the array of positions used in patient examinations and their corresponding functions.
Verified Answer
ND
Nirmal DominicMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The lithotomy position is used for procedures involving the pelvis, perineum, and lower abdomen. It involves the patient lying on their back with their hips and knees flexed, feet in stirrups, and buttocks at the edge of the examination table.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the array of positions used in patient examinations and their corresponding functions.