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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...

Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident? planning section cheif If the Incident Commanderdesignates personnel to provide public information, safety, and liaison services, the personnel are collectively referred to as the: command staff Which member of the Command and Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements? Public Information Officer ...

Domestic Terrorism appear to be intended to intimidate or coerce a civilian population; to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; or to affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping International Terrorism Terrorism that is carried out by people in a country other than their own; also known as cross-border terrorism WMDs Any weapon that is designed or intended to cause death of serious bodily injury through releas...

OIG Office of Inspector General- established by the Dept. of Labor by the Inspector General Act of 1978 to identify fraud and abuse of Medicare part A and part B programs MAC Medicare Administrative Contractor - used by the OIG to process claims for services rendered Criteria for high quality documemtation 1. Legible 2. Reliable 3. Precise 4. Complete 5. Consistent 6. Clear 7. Timely EBM Evidence Based Medicine - the best scientific data a available for clinical do...

the basal ganglia is an ________ system. Extra-Pyramidal Motor system what does it mean to be an Extra-Pyramidal motor system? - has no direct descending input to the LMN (but connects and talks to everything that goes to the LMN) - communicates and uses all of the descending pathways - comprised of the cerebellum and basal ganglia what is the basal ganglia and what does it do? - a group of functionally related nuclei of grey matter buried deep in the cerebral cortex - moto...

the cerebellum is which type of system? extrapyramidal motor system what does it mean to be an extrapyramidal motor system? - has no direct descending input to the LMN - but communicates with the LMN using all the descending pathways what are the three lobes of the cerebellum? - flocculonodular lobe - anterior lobe - posterior lobe what does the floculonodular lobe of the cerebellum do? - knowns as the vestibulocerebellum - also called the "archi' cerebellum - fun...

Dubai is challenged by all of the following environmental factors except __________. a lack of valuable natural resources Which of the following is not a common purpose for constructing reservoirs? to increase seasonal river flooding Why was Egypt's Abu Simbal temple moved in the 1960s? Lake Nasser was scheduled to flood the valley where the temple was located. Canals and aqueducts allow humans to __________. transport people and goods The technologies of evapora...

Which of the following if the correct definition of a tow truck? A. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a disabled illegally parked motor vehicle B. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a disabled illegally parked or abandoned motor vehicle or a motor vehicle involved in an accident C. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a legally parked or abandoned motor vehicle or motor vehicle involved in an accident D. A motor vehicle that carries a motor vehicle involved in an accident B Wh...

Cables must be wound _____________ A. Loosely and gently B. Tightly and evenly C. Taught and strong D. Loosely and even B What device is used to thread cable through it to form a loop? A. Winch B. Snatch Block C. Sheave D. Wedge Socket D What are the four most common types of chain? A. Transport B. Alloy C. Proof coil D. High test E. All of the above E Which of the following types of chain is heat treated? A. Proof coil B. Transport C. High test ...

Which of the following if the correct definition of a tow truck? A. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a disabled illegally parked motor vehicle B. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a disabled illegally parked or abandoned motor vehicle or a motor vehicle involved in an accident C. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a legally parked or abandoned motor vehicle or motor vehicle involved in an accident D. A motor vehicle that carries a motor vehicle involved in an accident B Wh...

EMS System A network of resources to provide emergency care and transport victims of sudden illness and injury Enhanced 911 System Allows caller to be identified by the dispatch system by providing the callers phone numbers and address from which they are calling Seven Levels of EMS training 1. Emergency Medical Responder (DOTrans, Basic, Advanced) 2. EMT Basic 3. AEMT (Advanced EMT) 4. Intermediate 85,99 5. EMT Paramedic 6. Critical Care Paramedic 7. TEMS (Tactical EMS) ...