What position or body mechanics should the nursing assistant assume when transferring a resident from the bed to the chair?
What will be an ideal response?
The nursing assistant should keep the back straight, bend from the hips and knees, and maintain a broad base of support with the feet.
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His blood gas and serum electrolyte analyses revealed the following: pH of 7.60, PaCO2 of 49 mm Hg, an HCO3- of 47 mEq/L, a base excess (BE) of +20 mEq/L, a serum K+ of 2.5 mEq/L, and a serum of Cl– of 92 mEq/L. How would the respiratory therapist assess his acid-base condi-tion? 1. Severe hyperventilation 2. Metabolic alkalosis 3. Adequate compensatory response 4. Minimal hypoventilation a. 1, 2, and 3 only b. 2 and 4 only c. 3 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only
Which of the following is NOT an approved provider for performing microscopy procedures?
a. Physician b. Midlevel practitioner c. Dentist d. Medical assistant
When collecting information about a patient, which term best describes the results of diagnostic tests, measurements, and observations made by health care professionals?
a. Signs b. Symptoms c. Diagnoses d. Data
Which of the following devices is able to fill each patient medication tray in the cart?
A) automation B) robotics C) bar code scanners D) pharmacy computers