Physical Examination

Proper body mechanics {Ans: Begins with good posture. Avoid twisting and turning. Face your feet to the object needed. Do not cross legs when sitting. Hold head erect up and in. Shoulda relaxed and back.}Dorsal recumbent position {Ans: The patient lies face upward, with the weight distributed primarily to the surface of the back. Flex the knees so that the feet are flat on the table. Position relives muscle tension on the area of digital examination; rectal, vaginal, and perineal areas. To ensure privacy keep the patient completely draped with the drape in a diamond shape.}Three responsibilities of the medical assistant in the room preparation. {Ans: 1. Responsible for making sure the rook is ready. 2. Area should be free of any dangers, hazards, contamination. 3. Check expiration dates; discard expired material.}Trauma {Ans: Physical injury caused by violence}Three responsibilities of the MA assisting the provider. {Ans: 1. Hand equipments and instruments 2. Position the patient 3. Assists in collecting and properly labeling specimens.}The process of _____ creates blood cells in the bone marrow {Ans: Hematopoiesis}Lithotomy position {Ans: Do not place patient In the position until the provider is in the examination room. Patient