Which patient position is appropriate for a sigmoidoscopy?

A) Prone
B) Sims'
C) Recumbent
D) Sitting
E) Lithotomy

Sigmoidoscopy

A procedure in which the interior of the sigmoid area of the large intestine, between the descending colon and the rectum, is examined with a sigmoidoscope, a lighted instrument with a magnifying lens.

Sims'

A position used in medicine and surgery where the patient lies on their side with the lower arm behind the back and the upper thigh flexed.

Patient Position

The arrangement or posture in which a patient is placed for medical examination, treatment, or surgery.