Exam Sitting Positions

Proctologic

"Jack knife position" / used for rectal exams

Fowler's

Upper back elevated and legs flat / Same as supine but for people with lower back pain and/or shortness of breath

Knee Elbow

Weight is rested on the forearms and knees / used for anal and rectal exams

Sitting position

general exam

Supine position

laying flat on back / abdominal region and breast exam

Dorsal recumbant

laying flat on back with knees up / head, neck, abdomen, heart, and vag/rec. if they cant use stirrups

Lithotomy

1. vaginal exam in the stirrups 2. flat on back with legs down for digital vaginal exam and to palpate the pelvic region

Prone

Laying flat on stomach for rectal exam, examinations of the back and feet or musculoskeletal system

Sim's

Laying on the your side with your knees bent together / used for anal or rectal exams and certain pelvic exams. Difficult to do for people with lower back pain or hip pain