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When do you check for breathing?
Check for breathing as soon as the scene is safe, the patient is unconscious, and 911 (or the local emergency number) has been called.
How a doctor can check his patient's temperature during a medical examination?
The doctor will take the temperature of the patient using a clinical thermometer.
Why is a patient's temperature recorded?
Temperature is recorded to check for fever (pyrexia or a febrile condition), or to monitor the degree of hypothermia.
Should you wait for an answer or should you just check Wikipedia?
it depends if your patient or not
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
Do you check for a pulse in an unresponsive choking patient?
If the patient is choking, the first priority is to clear the airway, not check the pulse. The airway should be cleared first, and then once the rescue breaths go in, check for a pulse.
When should the medical assistant check the drug label?
Before administering it to the patient
When should you check for a circulation on patient with wrist or posey vest?
30 min
What is the name of the position used to place an unconscious casualty?
The Recovery Position, or Lateral Recombant. Care should be taken when placing the patient in this position that no spinal injuries are suspected, and that the airway is open. Also check the modified Haines position, which creates less torsion on the spine. See links.
What to do for unconscious people who are breathing with a clear airway?
You should contact 911 if you have not already. Also check for a pulse, if there is not one present begin CPR.
Before a prosthesis or orthosis is applied to some one what should you check for?
Someone should check if the patient is allergic to any of the possible materials for making the prosthesis.
Where should I check the temperature of chicken to ensure it is cooked properly?
You should check the temperature of chicken in the thickest part of the meat, typically the center, using a food thermometer. The internal temperature should reach 165F (74C) to ensure it is cooked properly and safe to eat.
