Patient CareQuestion 11 of 100
Which position is used to assist the provider with a pelvic examination and Pap test?
a.Knee-chest position
b.Dorsal recumbent position
c.Prone position
d.Lithotomy position
Explanation
In the lithotomy position the patient lies supine with the feet in stirrups and the buttocks at the edge of the table, giving the provider access to the vagina and cervix. Dorsal recumbent has knees bent with feet flat on the table and is used for some abdominal or limited genital exams. Knee-chest and prone positions expose the back and rectal area, not the pelvic organs needed for a Pap test.
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