Free AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Practice Question
When preparing a patient for a pelvic examination or a procedure involving the lower abdomen, which position is it most appropriate to place the patient in?
The correct answer is the Lithotomy position, as this position involves the patient lying on their back with their hips and knees flexed, thighs apart, and feet supported by stirrups. This position offers the healthcare provider optimal access to the pelvic organs, which is necessary for pelvic examinations, childbirth, and any procedures involving the lower abdomen. Other positions, like the Fowler's or Prone positions, do not provide the same level of access to the pelvic area.
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