examination table

Doctor's patient surface

An examination table is the padded table in a doctor's office where patients sit or lie during medical checkups.

It typically has a paper covering changed between patients and may include stirrups for gynecological exams.

The nurse asked her to wait on the examination table.

clinical

checkup

Routine health evaluation

evaluation · palpation · auscultation · diagnosis · vital signs · blood pressure · reflex test · range of motion · supine · prone

furniture

adjustable

Able to be changed

cushioned · stirrups · footrest · headrest · metal frame · upholstery · reclining · sturdy · portable · drawer

instruments

stethoscope

Medical listening instrument

thermometer · reflex hammer · tongue depressor · penlight · gloves · gauze · swab · lubricant · ophthalmoscope

patient

anxiety

Persistent apprehensive distress

modesty · positioning · assistance · wait time · vulnerability · reassurance · step stool · lying down · sitting up · undressing

hygiene

sanitization

Cleaning to remove pathogens

cleaning · barrier protection · infection control · surface cleaner · sterile field · washable · wipeable

Categories
Opposites
medical furniture function

examination tablehospital bed

Clinical sleeping furniture

gurney · operating table · ICU bed · stretcher · surgical table

clinical vs. domestic furniture

examination tablebed

Furniture for slumber

couch · sofa · recliner · armchair · mattress

formality of medical encounter

examination tablecouch

Upholstered seating furniture

kitchen table · bedroom

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G