In Which Examination Position Does the Patient Lie on the Examination

question 57

Multiple Choice

In which examination position does the patient lie on the examination table face-down, supporting the body with the knees and elbows?

• A) Trendelenburg
• B) Sims'
• C) Knee-elbow
• D) Lithotomy
• E) Fowler's

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Definitions:

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell involved in the immune response, playing a role in protecting the body against infections and diseases.

Macrophages

A type of white blood cell that engulfs and digests cellular debris, foreign substances, microbes, and cancer cells in a process called phagocytosis.

Lingual Tonsils

Small masses of lymphatic tissue located at the base of the tongue, important for immune response against inhaled or ingested pathogens.

Pharyngeal

Related to the pharynx, the part of the throat that sits behind the mouth and nasal cavity.