Author Question: A physician needs to insert a vaginal speculum into a patient for a vaginal examination. The nurse ... (Read 33 times)

tfester · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A physician needs to insert a vaginal speculum into a patient for a vaginal examination. The nurse should place the patient in what position?

a. Sims'
b. Prone
c. Lithotomy
d. Dorsal recumbent

Question 2

When the patient with a psychosis is thought to be a danger to self or others, the admission to the hospital is by:

a. probating.
b. voluntary.
c. physician's order.
d. family request.

tkempin · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Lithotomy position provides maximal exposure of genitalia and facilitates insertion of a vaginal speculum.

Answer to Question 2

A
Probating can be done if the individual is thought to be a danger to self or others.