NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -A lateral orientation is a position away from the midline of the body. For instance, the arms are lateral to the chest, and the ears are lateral to the head. A medial orientation is a position toward the midline of the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -True lateral position is when the poserior aspects of the medial and lateral femoral condyles are superimposed. The patellofemoral joint is open and projected free. The femorotibial joint space is open. There is slight superimposition of the fibular head with the tibia.

Detailed explanation-3: -The general examination for chest is PA (posterior anterior) and the lateral (LAT) chest X-ray. Both films are read together for a proper analysis. The PA exam is done in the view of the patient as if standing with their right side towards your left side. While in the lateral view they face to their left side.

Detailed explanation-4: -Position of patient Standing or sitting erect – right or left oblique. The arms should be raised above the head or held away from the body.