Examination of the Patient in the Lithotomy, or Knee-Chest, Position

question 15

Multiple Choice

Examination of the patient in the lithotomy, or knee-chest, position includes

• A)inspection for inguinal hernias.
• B)palpation of anal sphincter tone.
• C)percussion of pelvic structures.
• D)stereognosis testing.
• E)percussion of abdominal structures.

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