(pŏ-zish′ŏn) 1. The place or arrangement in which something is put.
abdominal positionSEE: Horizontal abdominal position. anatomical position The position assumed when a person is standing erect with arms at the sides, palms forward. anteroposterior positionA radiographical examination position in which the central ray enters the front of the body and exits from the back. antideformity position Any of several postures that reduce edema and the shortening of
ligaments and tendons caused by abnormal muscle tone, e.g., in patients with injuries or burns. ANTIDEFORMITY POSITION Splinting the hand in the antideformity position minimizes the risk of dysfunctional changes to the immobilized joints. axial positionA radiographical examination position in which an image is obtained with the central ray entering the body at an angle. Bonnet positionIn inflammation of the hip joint, the flexion, abduction, and outward rotation of the thigh, which produces relief. Brickner positionA method of obtaining traction, abduction, and external rotation of the shoulder by securing the patient's wrist to the head of the bed. butterfly positionSEE: Frog-leg position. centric position (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});The most posterior position of the mandible in relation to the maxilla. closed-packed positionclose-packed position Of a joint, the position in which there is maximum congruency of the articular surfaces and joint stability is derived from the alignment of bones. This is the opposite of the maximum loose-packed position. decubitus positionThe position of the patient on a flat surface. The exact position is indicated by which surface of the body is closest to the flat surface: in left or right lateral decubitus, the patient is flat on the left or right side, respectively; in dorsal or ventral decubitus, the patient is on the back or abdomen, respectively. dorsal elevated positionA position in which the patient lies on the back with the head and shoulders elevated at an angle of 30° or more. It is employed in digital examination of genitalia and in bimanual examination of the vagina. dorsal recumbent positionA position in which the patient lies on the back with the lower extremities moderately flexed and rotated outward. It is employed in the application of obstetrical forceps, repair of lesions following parturition, vaginal examination, and bimanual palpation. dorsosacral positionSEE: Lithotomy position. Edebohls positionSEE: Simon position. Elliot positionSEE: Elliot position en face positionIn obstetrics, a position in which the mother and infant are face to face. This position encourages eye contact and is conducive to attachment. English positionSEE: Left lateral recumbent position. fetal positionThe relationship of a specified bony landmark on the fetal presenting part to the quadrants of the maternal pelvis. Fowler positionSEE: Fowler position; SEE: position for illus. (Fowler position) frog-leg position A body position used in physical examination to evaluate the genitals and perineum in which the patient lies on the back or sits on the buttocks, bends the knees, abducts the thighs, and draws the heels toward the pelvis. functional position of handIn making splints for the hand, the position in which the wrist is dorsiflexed 20 to 35°, a normal transverse arch is maintained, and the thumb is in abduction and opposition and aligned with the pads of the four fingers. Proximal interphalangeal joints are flexed 45 to 60°. genucubital position A position with the patient on the knees, thighs upright, body resting on
elbows, head down on hands. It is used when it is not possible to use the classic knee-chest position. genupectoral position (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A position with the patient on the knees, thighs upright, the head and upper part of the chest resting on the table, arms crossed
above the head. It is employed in displacement of a prolapsed fundus, dislodgment of the impacted head of a fetus, management of transverse presentation, replacement of a retroverted uterus or displaced ovary, or flushing of the intestinal canal. gravity-dependent positionPlacement of a limb so that its distal end is lower than the level of the heart. Gravity affects the fluids within the limb, drawing or retaining them to the distal aspect. When limbs, esp. injured limbs, are placed below the level of the heart, interstitial pressure is increased, encouraging the formation and retention of edema within the extremity. head-down positionSEE: Trendelenburg position. heat escape lessening positionABBR: HELP A body posture that decreases the rate of heat loss when a person is immersed in water. It is an important component of aquatic safety. HELP protects the head, neck, chest, and groin from rapid heat loss and delays the onset of hypothermia. The position is assumed by floating on the back with the head and neck above the water line, the arms crossed on the chest, and the legs crossed with the knees drawn up toward the perineum. The body is sustained in a stable floating position in the water by a personal flotation device. horizontal positionA position in which the patient lies supine with feet extended. It is used in palpation, in auscultation of fetal heart, and in operative procedures. horizontal abdominal position1. A position in which the patient lies flat on the abdomen with the feet extended. It is used in examination of the back and spinal column. intercuspal positionSEE: Centric occlusion. jackknife position A position
in which the patient lies on the back, shoulders elevated, legs flexed on thighs, thighs at right angles to the abdomen. It is used when introducing a urethral sound. knee-chest positionSEE:
Genupectoral position. knee-elbow positionSEE: Genucubital position. lateral position In radiology, a side-lying position, which allows the central ray to enter the upright side. lateral sleeping positionSleeping on either the left side of the body or the right, rather than prone or supine. laterosemiprone positionSEE: Sims position lawn-chair positionA colloquial term for a dorsal recumbent position with the hips and knees flexed slightly (5° to 10°). left lateral recumbent position A position employed in vaginal examination, with the patient lying on the left
side, right knee and thigh drawn up. lithotomy position (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A surgical
position used in gynecological, rectal, and urological procedures in which the patient lies on his or her back, thighs flexed on the abdomen, legs on thighs, thighs abducted. It is used in genital tract operations, vaginal hysterectomy, and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the urethra and bladder. loose-packed position The position of a joint where it is unlocked and free to move. maximum loose-packed position Of a joint, the position where maximum
joint play occurs, where ligaments and capsule have the least amount of tension. Noble positionSEE: Noble position oblique positionIn radiology, an alignment of the body between a lateral and an anteroposterior or posteroanterior position. The angle formed by the body surface and the image receptor may vary. The central ray enters the aspect of the body that is upright and facing away from the image receptor. obstetrical positionSEE: Left lateral recumbent position. open-packed positionSEE: Loose-packed position. orthograde positionSEE: Anatomical position. orthopneic positionThe upright or nearly upright position of the upper trunk of a patient in a bed or chair. It facilitates breathing in those with congestive heart failure and some forms of pulmonary disease. physiological rest position In dentistry, the position of the mandible at rest when the patient is sitting upright and the condyles are in an unstrained position. The jaw muscles are relaxed. posterior-anterior positionABBR: PA position In radiology, a position in which the central ray enters the posterior surface of the body and exits the anterior surface. prone position A position in which the patient is lying face
downward. prone-on-elbows positionABBR: POE A position in which the body is lying face down with the upper trunk and head elevated, propped up by the arms, while the lower body is in contact with the supporting surface. The weight of the upper body rests on the elbows and forearms. PATIENT CARE reclining positionSEE: Jackknife position. recovery position (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});A position in which the patient is placed on the left side with the left arm moved aside and supported to allow for lung expansion and the right leg crossed over the left. This position affords the unconscious, breathing patient the best protection from airway occlusion or aspiration of fluids into the lungs. rest positionSEE: Physiological rest position. resting positionSEE: Maximum loose-packed position. resting position of handIn making splints for the hand, the position in which the forearm is midway between pronation and supination, the wrist is at 12 to 20° dorsiflexion, and the phalanges are slightly flexed. The thumb is in partial opposition and forward. semi-Fowler position A position in which the patient lies on the back with the trunk elevated at approx. 30°. semiprone positionSEE:
Sims position. Sims positionSEE: Sims position; SEE: position for illus subtalar neutral position of the footThe middle range of the subtalar joint with no pronation or supination measured. It is usually one third of the way from the fully everted position. tangential positionIn radiology, a position in which the central ray separates the images of anatomical parts by skimming between them. Trendelenburg positionSEE: Trendelenburg, Friedrich tripod position1. A position that may be assumed during respiratory distress to facilitate the use of respiratory accessory muscles. The patient sits leaning forward, with hands placed on the bed or a table with arms braced. unilateral recumbent position1. The position in which the patient lies on the right side, used in acute pleurisy, lobar pneumonia of the right side, and in a greatly enlarged liver. Walcher positionSEE: Walcher position position is a sample topic from the Taber's Medical Dictionary. To view other topics, please log in or purchase a subscription. Nursing Central is an award-winning, complete mobile solution for nurses and students. Look up information on diseases, tests, and procedures; then consult the database with 5,000+ drugs or refer to 65,000+ dictionary terms. Complete Product Information. In which location will the fetal heart tones be heard if the fetus position is left occiput anterior?As the child's back approaches the midline of the maternal abdomen, so does the point where the fetal heart is heard most strongly. Therefore, in a left anterior position, it is heard below the umbilicus and somewhere to the left of the midline, depending on the exact situation of the back.
In which location would the Doppler ultrasound transducer be placed to best Auscultate fetal heart tones when the fetus is in the right occiput posterior position quizlet?Fetal heart tones are best auscultated through the fetal back. In this case the presenting part is in the right occiput posterior position; the back is below the umbilicus and on the right side.
What is the best fetal position for birth?Ideally for labor, the baby is positioned head-down, facing the mother's back with the chin tucked to its chest and the back of the head ready to enter the pelvis. This position is called cephalic presentation. Most babies settle into this position within the 32nd to 36th weeks of pregnancy.
What is the best fetal position for birth quizlet?What is the best fetal position for vaginal delivery? -vertex position (head down) with the back of the head furthest down= best position to deliver a baby.
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