Chapter 21

Question 1

Define signs.

Answer 1

Objective evidence of disease observable by a healthcare provider.

Question 2

Define symptoms.

Answer 2

Subjective experiences reported by the patient indicating a condition.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The supine position is when a patient lies ______.

Answer 3

on their back. (Horizontal recumbent) Used for Frontal body exams

Question 4

What is the prone position?

Answer 4

A position where the patient lies face down.

Question 5

Define lateral recumbent position.

Answer 5

A position where the patient lies on their side.

Question 6

Define Fowlers/ High fowlers Position

Answer 6

Head of Bed at 90 degrees (used for breathing issues)

This position helps improve lung expansion.

Question 7

What is the trendelenburg position?

Answer 7

A position where the patient’s legs are elevated above their head. used for Hypotension.

Question 8

Physical exam techniques include?

Answer 8

Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation, Mensuration, and Manipulation.

Question 9

What does inspection involve?

Answer 9

Careful visual examination of the patient.

Question 10

What is palpation?

Answer 10

Using hands to feel body parts for abnormalities.

Question 11

What is percussion in a physical exam?

Answer 11

Tapping on the body to assess underlying structures.

Question 12

Define auscultation.

Answer 12

Listening to internal sounds of the body, typically with a stethoscope.

Question 13

What is the Sims’ position?

Answer 13

A side-lying position with the upper leg bent and drawn up.

Question 14

What is Semi- Fowlers

Answer 14

Head of bed is at 45 degrees. Used for Post- op or Head trauma

Question 15

What is Dorsal Recumbent

Answer 15

Laying on back upward, with knees or flexed(bent) with feet flat on the table. (Rectal or Vaginal exams)

Question 16

What is Lithotomy?

Answer 16

Laying on back with with legs and feet in stirrups. Pelvic/pap/ vaginal exams

Question 17

Define Knee-chest position

Answer 17

Patient on hands and knees on exam table. Used for Sigmoid/Rectal exams