What should the nursing assistant do to protect the resident's skin from coming into contact with rubber or plastic from an appliance?

What will be an ideal response?


The nursing assistant should wrap the area of skin in a towel, pillowcase, or the cover supplied with the appliance.

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What are the three primary rights of a worker injured on the job or suffering from a job-related illness?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following classes of compounds has a sedative effect and used to treat anxiety?

A. Amphetamines B. Opiates C. Cannabinoids D. Benzodiazepines

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A(n) "________" healthcare claim is one that is error-free and is accepted for processing by the payer. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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When a patient suffers penetrating trauma to the chest, as the diaphragm moves downward, air will:

A) enter the pleural cavity from outside. B) not move into the chest cavity. C) be forced from the chest cavity. D) accumulate in the lungs.

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