How is a patient positioned for a Pap smear?

Answer 1

Your placed on a normal doctor bed they lay back a little. You lay flat on your back and they place each leg in a stirrup so your legs are open enough for them to do their job, its very quick and easy. It doesnt hurtt just a bit uncomfortable.

Answer 2

During a pap smear you are lying on your back with your needs bent at about a 90 degree angle. There are accommodations that can be used for patients who have orthopedic problems that make this position difficult.

Answer 3

You take off your pants and get up on the medical bed and put your feet in stirrups. The doctor comes over and opens up your vagina and does the Pap smear.

Answer 4

Dorsal lithotomy position is normal for a pap smear.

Answer 5

Dorsal lithotomy position is typically used for a pap smear. Patients with orthopedic challenges may use a modified position.

Answer 6

During a pap smear, you're in the dorsal lithotomy position. In other words, you're on your back, with your feet in footrests more than hip width apart, with knees bent.

Answer 7

A woman is in the dorsal lithotomy position for a pap smear. She is supine with knees bent at about 90 degrees.

Answer 8

open leg ,front side lying position