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What is an amnestic mild cognitive impairment?
An amnestic mild cognitive impairment, also known as an aMCI, is a clinically recognized condition where memory impairment is greater than the expected range of impairment at the patient's current age.
Why a patient with neurological impairment not able to protect own airway?
A patient with a neurological impairment may be unable to control their breathing, and the epiglottis, which is responsible for blocking off your airway when you swallow, may not be functioning correctly because of the impairment. This leaves a patient vulnerable to having food and liquids go down their trachea instead of their esophagus.
What should a medical assistant do when he or she cannot understand a patient with a speech impairment?
Apologise to the patient and check if the patient can do sign language and try get someone to help
Why does a psychologist ask a patient to spell words backwards?
It's typically part of a screen for cognitive impairment.
When was National Patient Safety Foundation created?
National Patient Safety Foundation was created in 1997.
What is an excuse for disobeying patient confidentiality?
Unless it is for the good of the patient (eg their safety or the safety of others) there is no excuse.
Is it legal to drive with broken leg?
I believe any impairment which can interfere with driving makes it illegal to drive until the impairment is healed. This is for the driver's safety as well as other drivers.
When was APSF - Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation - created?
APSF - Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation - was created in 1985.
If you are required to carry a patient what considerations should you have for your own safety eg back safety?
if you are required to carry patient , what considerations should you have for your own safety e.g back safety ?
When was Committee of Public Safety created?
Committee of Public Safety was created in 1793.
Which is more important patient confidentiality or staff health and safety?
Patient confidentiality and staff health and safety are equally important.
How many National Patient Safety Goals hospital setting?
how many national patient safety goals to hospital setting
