CPCT Professionalism and Communication Exam Questions with Correct Answers
CPCT Professionalism and Communication Exam Questions with Correct Answers Why is it important to weigh patients accurately - Answer-Weight can determine treatments and medication dosages Which patients can gain many pounds very quickly due to fluid retention? - Answer-Congestive heart failure (remember that in heart failure fluid accumulates in either the lungs or the body) Make sure a scale is set to ______ before use. - Answer-Zero How to use a mechanical scale - Answer-Zero scale (move all weights to the left) Have patient step on Move bottom (larger) weight first Move top (smaller) weight first Adjust weights until balance bar is floating in the middle of the frame Add the two weights together to determine the weight If using a bed or wheelchair scale, what must do you to determine the actual weight of the patient? - Answer-Subtract the weight of the bed/sheets/equipment/wheelchair.
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