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cartlidgeashley

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on: Jul 18, 2018
Which patient position is commonly used when the kidney is exposed posteriorly?
 
  a. High lithotomy
  b. Supine
  c. Lateral
  d. Recumbent

Question 2

What size is the usual adult cystoscope?
 
  a. 25 Fr
  b. 29 Fr
  c. 21 Fr
  d. 70 Fr


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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The kidney is usually approached posteriorly with the patient in lateral position. The bed is flexed until the flank muscles become tense.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Used most often in adults is the size 21 Fr with a right-angle examination telescope for routine inspection of the bladder. Size 24 or 26 Fr is used to accommodate larger instruments and catheters that cannot be used through size 21 Fr.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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