Positioning the Patient

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Positioning the Patient

Positioning the Patient Observe safety factors to prevent falls and injury Assist the patient on to the exam table Protect the patient’s privacy During the procedure: reassure the patient observe for signs of distress After use, tables are cleaned with a disinfectant 3.01 Understand Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

Positioning the Patient Sitting Patient sitting on exam table 3.01 Understand Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

Horizontal Recumbent (Supine) Positioning the Patient Horizontal Recumbent (Supine) Patient lying on back, legs extended, arms to sides Sometimes with the hands behind the head or neck 3.01 Understand Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

Horizontal Recumbent (Supine) Positioning the Patient Horizontal Recumbent (Supine) Used for examinations and treatments of the front part of the body 3.01 Understand Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

Positioning the Patient Prone Patient lying face side down 3.01 Understand Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

Positioning the Patient Prone Used for examinations and treatments of the front part of the body 3.01 Understand Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

Positioning the Patient Sim’s Patient lying on left side, left arm to back, right arm to front, right knee bent to chest 3.01 Understand Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

Positioning the Patient Sim’s Used for examinations and treatments of the rectal area or hips – i.e. rectal temp 3.01 Understand Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

Positioning the Patient Fowler’s Patient lying on back with head of bed elevated 3.01 Understand Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

Positioning the Patient Fowler’s Used to facilitate breathing, promote drainage and for examinations of the neck High, semi, and low positions – i.e. bleeding of head, orthopnea, SOB 3.01 Understand Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

Positioning the Patient Lithotomy Patient lying on back, knees bent, feet flat on bed approximately two feet apart i.e. delivering a baby 3.01 Understand Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

Positioning the Patient Lithotomy Used for: vaginal examinations Pap tests urinary exams and procedures pelvic surgery 3.01 Understand Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

Positioning the Patient Trendelenburg Patient lying on back, head of bed lowered Promotes blood flow to the head / brain i.e. shock, fetal distress 3.01 Understand Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

Positioning the Patient Observe safety factors to prevent falls and injury Assist the patient on to the exam table Protect the patient’s privacy During the procedure: Provide for safety and comfort reassure the patient observe for signs of distress After use, tables are cleaned with a disinfectant 3.01 Understand Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services