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ROSEMAN
Block 3.0 Mobility
10
Nursing
Undergraduate 1
02/20/2012

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Term
Prone
Definition
Pt. is face down on belly
Term
Supine
Definition
Pt. lies flat on back
Term
Fowlers
Definition
Sitting posiion that raises the clients head 80-90*
Term
Dorsal Recumbent
Definition
Pt. lies supine with legs flexed and rotated outwards
Term
Lithotomy
Definition
Pt. lies supine with hips flexed and calves and heels parallel to the floor.

Female exams
Term
Semi-fowlers
Definition
pt. is in semisitting position and head is elevated 30-40*
Term
Sims
Definition
semiprone position the pt. lies on left side

Enema position
Term
Side-lying
Definition
Pt. lies on the side with weight on hip and shoulder
Term
Knee-chest
Definition
Pt. lies prone with the buttocks elevated and knees drawn in
Term
Trendelenburgs
Definition
Pt. lies supine with head 30-40* lower than feet

used for post-op drainage and to promote venous return
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