HARTMAN'S NURSING ASSISTANT CARE
CHAPTER 11
Getting equipment for the doctor - ANSWERS-What are the nursing assistants
duties during residents physical exam?
Dorsal recumbent - ANSWERS-In which position is the resident placed for
examination of the breast chest abdomen or perineal area?
Sphygmomanometer - ANSWERS-Which of the following pieces of equipment is
used to measure blood pressure?
Lithotomy - ANSWERS-In which position is the resident in Stirrups in order to
examine the vagina?
Knee-chest - ANSWERS-In which position is the resident on her abdomen with her
knees pulled towards the abdomen in order to examine the rectum or the vagina?
Baseline - ANSWERS-Initial Vital Signs taken to compare to Future measurements
Dorsal recumbent - ANSWERS-Flat on back with knees flexed and feet flat on the
bed. This position is used to examine the breast chest abdomen and perineal
area.
