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The correct answer is A. Standing behind him and using a transfer belt protects both the client and the aide. When assisting a client in learning to use a walker, it is important to: A. stand behind him and use a transfer belt. B. put padding all the way around the top rim. C. let him walk by himself so he gains independence. D. let him practice using the walker on the day he is discharged. The correct answer is B. Urinary retention refers to an inability to urinate. Retention of u...

What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free? to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body pat? prosthesis To convert four ounces of water to milliters (ml or mL), the nurse assistant should multiply four by: 30 Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months? hospice Which of the following abbreviations means "nothing by mouth"? N...

What are the four steps in "Bridging the Gap"? Assess, Design, Instruct, Re-assess What is an implicit goal? Implied but not mentioned What is an explicit goal? Goals that are mentioned What is the kinetic chain, and what is it's function? Composed of nervous system, muscular system, and skeletal system. Chain of systems that link together to create human movements. What is smooth muscle tissue? Involuntary actions (digestive tract, bladder, uterus, blood vess...

What are the four steps in "Bridging the Gap"? Assess, Design, Instruct, Re-assess What is an implicit goal? Implied but not mentioned What is an explicit goal? Goals that are mentioned What is the kinetic chain, and what is it's function? Composed of nervous system, muscular system, and skeletal system. Chain of systems that link together to create human movements. What is smooth muscle tissue? Involuntary actions (digestive tract, bladder, uterus, blood vess...

Which layer of the eyeball is inflamed in uveitis? vascular tunic A neoplasm of mesenchymal origin sarcoma Presence of microbial toxins in the blood overwhelms the immune system and produces a whole-body inflammatory state. sepsis A host and a microbe exist with no harm to either commensialism What is the end product? pluripotent stem cell > myeloid stem cell > erythroblast > reticulocyte > ??? erythrocyte Oblong lens, irregular shape of t...

Angelman syndrome Deletion of normally active maternal allele. Mental retardation, seizures, ataxia, inappropriate laughter ("happy puppet") Canavan disease autosomal recessive, chromosome 17 enzyme aspartoacylase hypotonia, poor head control, GE reflux of poor weight gain, demyelination, progressive leukodstrophy, and death in 1st decade coeliac disease protein gluten is not properly broken down cystic fibrosis Hereditary condition that causes the exocrine gland...

Normal blood gases; pH 7.35-7.45 Normal blood gases: CO2 35-45 Normal blood gases: HcO3 22-26 Normal blood gases: PO2 80 or above Normal vacuum pressures for suction? 120-140 mmHg What may a high pressure vent alarm indicate? Pt is biting on the tubing, excessive secretions in the tubing, kinked tubing What may a low pressure vent alarm indicate? cuff leak or the tubing is disconnected somewhere How do you verify positioning of an endotrach...

What to do first if patient has chest pain. Rest! ECG changes in an acute MI ST elevation in 2 or more contiguous leads. Ischemia d/t full thickness loss of muscle. EMERGENCY. Inferior leads II, III, aVF. RCA occlusion. Septal leads V1 & V2. Anterior leads V1 - V4. LAD lesion. Lateral leads V5, V6, I, and aVL. Circumflex lesion. Cardiac enzymes Troponins, CK-MB, and CK Changes in CK Rise: 3-6 hours Peak: 24 hours Normal: 3-4 days ...

Which of the following referrals is used in an emergent situation? Stat Which of the following schedules more than one patient at the same time with the same provider while still allowing adequate time with the hour to see all scheduled patients? Wave Which of the following terms indicates the improper release of PHI? Breach of Confidentiality Which of the following prefixes means "muscle"? My- Which of the following is an OSHA regulation that must be reviewed...

A medical administrative assistant is providing a patient with instructions about an upcoming mammogram. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to ensure patient understanding? Asking the patient to repeat the instructions A medical administrative assistant is creating a business correspondence. Which of the following salutations is appropriate for the assistant to use? Dear Mr. Goodwin: Which of the following is the amount the medical administrative assistant s...