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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.
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
What patient is most at risk for fluid overload?
anemick
How do you avoid risk?
Be watchful, alert and patient as you drive.
What other allergies might you have if you are allergic to latex?
If you are allergic to latex, you may also be at risk for developing allergies to certain fruits like bananas, avocados, and kiwis, as well as certain nuts like chestnuts and hazelnuts.
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.
Since cows eat grass does that mean if I have a grass allergy I should abstain from meat?
No. Your allergy is directly affected by presence of pollen produced by grasses, not by meat from grass-fed cattle. There is no risk of getting a "grass allergy" by eating meat from such livestock. Your doctor may explain this similarily.
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
Is cefalexin OK for penicillin allergic patients?
Cefalexin is a first generation cephalosporin and is similar to penicillin. There is a 10% risk of allergy. You should avoid if it is a life-threatening allergy. Otherwise, you can give it a try there is not a lot of a chance.
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.
