What is the first thing you should do when using a wheelchair to transfer a resident from the chair to the bed?

What will be an ideal response?


You should first lock the wheels of the chair.

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Fire lanes must be at least ___ feet (m) wide for two-way travel

A. 13.5 (4.1) B. 16 (4.9) C. 20 (6.1) D. 24 (7.3)

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You are by the side of a patient who fell 5 feet from a ladder, landing on a concrete porch and hitting his lower back and buttocks. Assessment reveals an intact airway, adequate respirations, rapid radial pulse, and skin that is pale, cool, and diaphoretic. The patient complains of lower back and left leg pain. No deformity to the extremity is noted; however, the lower back is tender on palpation. The following vital signs are obtained: pulse, 132; respirations, 20 breaths/min; blood pressure, 102/88 mmHg; and SpO2, 97% on room air. Regarding oxygen therapy, you would:

A) Provide 2 lpm O2 through a nasal cannula B) Start positive pressure ventilation to support breathing C) Administer oxygen at 15 lpm through a nonrebreather mask D) Recognize a normal SpO2 and forego oxygen therapy

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Which is the BEST way to pursue cultural competency for a lifetime?

A) Legal school B) Continuing education C) Understanding one's self D) Competency education

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Sympathomimetic bronchodilators may cause a decrease in heart rate, drowsiness, and fatigue

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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