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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.


cartlidgeashley

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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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