A medical assistant must prepare a patient for an abdominal examination to facilitate access to the abdominal organs while ensuring patient comfort. Which patient position best achieves this?
Patient lies flat on their back with legs extended straight on the table
Patient sits semi-upright at a 45-degree angle with legs extended
Patient lies on their left side with right leg bent and left leg slightly bent
Patient lies on their back, with both knees bent and feet flat on the table
The correct position is one where the patient lies on their back with knees bent and feet flat on the examination table. This is known as the Dorsal recumbent position, which allows for abdominal muscles to relax, making the examination process smoother. The Supine position, with the patient lying flat with legs extended, may be confused with the correct answer but does not provide the same muscle relaxation. The Fowler's position is primarily for respiratory ease and not conducive to abdominal examinations. Lastly, the Sims position is used for rectal and lower bowel exams, not for general abdominal assessments.
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