PATIENT POSITIONING CROSSWORD

position used for pap smears and vasectomy procedures
position used to check the patient's head, neck, chest, back and arms
position is used for rectal, anal, and perianal exams; it can also be used for pelvic exams; patients with joint problems will have difficulty in this position.
position used for patients experiencing shortness of breath or lower back injury
position used for proctological exams when there is no proctologic exam table available; used for anal and perianal exams
lying on back with hands by the sides; position used to examine the abdomen, legs, heart; most relaxed position for patients
lying on back with knees bent; position used for patients with lower back injuries or hip problems
position used to examine the back, feet, and musculoskeletal system
lying on back with feet elevated 15-30 degrees above the head; used for patients experiencing syncope
using a motorized exam table, this position is achieved with the patient bend in a 90 degree angle over the table; used for rectal/anal examinations and screenings