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Risk Factors in Manual Handling Injury?
Wearing latex gloves protects the First Aider from the patient and protects the patient from the first aider. Gloves are worn to protect against H.I.V.; AIDS; and Hepatitis.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing intravenous urography?
Allergy to the contrast agent is the only risk. Anyone with a possible iodine allergy or a previous reaction to x ray dye must be particularly careful to inform the x ray personnel.
What precautions help minimize your risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
A standard precaution applying to bloodborne pathogens is to wear non-latex gloves. It has to be non-latex because some people are allergic to latex so it has to be non-latex gloves.
How can changes in mental function increase a patient's risk accident and injury?
Changes in mental function can impair decision-making, concentration, and coordination, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. This can manifest as confusion, memory problems, or slowed reaction times, which can lead to falls, motor vehicle accidents, or other types of injuries. It is important to address these changes promptly to minimize the risk to the patient's safety.
Can i get my allergy shot if I'm sick?
It matters how sick you are. I mean i was sick once and got my allergy shot ,but using common since if your really sick, don't take the risk
How do you avoid risk?
Be watchful, alert and patient as you drive.
What patient is most at risk for fluid overload?
anemick
How the speakerphone function of the front desk telephone system can be used without violating patient confidentiality?
Speakerphone can only be used if there is nobody else in the room except for the doctor or patient. Otherwise the risk of violating patient confidentiality is at risk.
What are the nurse's responsibilities and duties in rendering care and services in an an abscond risk patient?
The nurses responsibilities and duties in rendering care and services to a patient who is at risk for absconding or becoming AWOL are to supervise and observe these at risk patients. Oftentimes, these patients will require a 1 on 1 aide to accompany them throughout the facility or hospital that the patient is in.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing an impedance phlebography?
Impedance phlebography is painless and safe. It presents no risk to the patient.
What type of glove is the best used when the risk of an item slipping out of your hands is significant?
Cotton, vinyl and latex gloves or finger cots are the best
What specific risk exists with an orchiectomy cancer patient?
An additional risk specific to cancer patients is recurrence of the cancer.
