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Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Prep

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Lulu Simpson, 52 years old, is scheduled for a colonoscopy. Prior to the diagnostic procedure, a cleansing enema was ordered by the physician. As the nurse informs Ms. Simpson of the order, you are aware that the common position for this procedure is:

  1. Sims left lateral
  2. Dorsal Recumbent
  3. Supine
  4. Prone
Explanation

Answer: A - Sim's left lateral position allows easy insertion of the probe into the colon as it accesses the correct anatomical location of the colon as it terminates into the rectum, i.e., in the left position. This position places the upper leg sharply flexed so it is not on the lower leg. The lower arm is behind the person. Sim's position is also called the semi-prone side position.

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