One of the most foundational phrases you need to know is directing the patient where you need them to be. These are so important, that I created a Quizlet/Anki/Printable Sheet where you can take home and practice. These are regularly found at the bottom of every lesson.
Important Verbs and Vocabulary
To begin, I highly recommend committing to memory, either through practice or flashcards, the following words. I use these several times per patient when speaking to them and it makes the whole process a lot easier.
Mire… | Look (formal) |
Ponga… | Place/put (formal) |
Siga… | Follow (formal) |
Abra… | Open (formal) |
Gire… | Turn (formal) |
Muévase… | Move (formal) |
Waiting Room
Por favor, sígame. | Please follow me. |
Por aquí, por favor. | This way, please. |
Chair Positioning
Siéntense aquí, por favor. | Sit down here, please. |
Siéntese derecho, por favor. | Sit up straight, please. |
Muévase un poco hacia adelante, por favor. | Move a little forward, please. |
Muévase un poco para atrás, por favor. | Move back a little, please. |
Head Positioning
Placement
Ponga su barbilla aquí, por favor. | Place your chin here, please. |
Ponga la frente aquí, por favor. | Place your forehead here, please. |
Head Turning
No gire la cabeza, por favor. | Don’t turn your head, please. |
Gire la cabeza hacia arriba. Turn your head up. | ||
Gire la cabeza hacia la izquierda. Turn your head left. | Mantenga la cabeza recta hacia adelante. Keep your head facing forward. | Gire la cabeza hacia la derecha. Turn your head right. |
Gire la cabeza hacia abajo. Turn your head down. |
Eye Movement & Positioning
Blinking
Abra sus ojos, por favor | Open your eyes, please. |
Cierre sus ojos, por favor | Close your eyes, please. |
No parpadee, por favor | Don’t blink, please. |
Gaze
Mire hacia arriba. Look upwards. | ||
Mire a la izquierda. Look left. | Mire hacia adelante. Look straight ahead. | Mire a la derecha. Look right. |
Mire hacia abajo. Look down. |
Targeting
Mire la luz verde, por favor. | Look at the green light, please. |
Siga la luz con los ojos, por favor. | Follow the light with your eyes, please. |
Mire el globo aerostático, por favor. | Look at the hot air balloon, please. |
Practice
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