Vital Signs and Exam Positions

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What are the five vital signs?

  1. temperature

  2. pulse

  3. respiratory rate

  4. blood pressure

  5. pain


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Describe horizontal recumbent position/supine position.

Lying on back, face up

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Describe dorsal recumbent position

Lying on back, face up, knees bent

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Describe lithotomy position.

Lying on back, face up, feet and legs raised in stirrups

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Describe prone position.

Lying on abdomen, face down, arms under head for comfort.

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Describe Sims’ position

Lying on left side with right knee and thigh drawn up with left arm along back

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Describe knee-chest position

Lying facedown with hips bent, so knees and chest rest on table