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When assisting with patient washing, it's important to ensure the patient's privacy and comfort by using appropriate coverings and maintaining a respectful environment. Gather necessary supplies, such as washcloths, soap, and towels, and check the water temperature to prevent burns. Encourage the patient to participate as much as possible for their dignity and independence, while providing support and guidance as needed. Always communicate clearly and reassure the patient throughout the process.
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What is the difference between administering medicine and assisting with medicine?
Administering medication means actually giving meds, especially by injection or other means than having the patient take the medication. Assisting with medication means assisting the patient administer their own medication, such as arranging them and having them ready for the patient to take, or reminding the patient to take their meds.
Define what is meant by manual handling?
This is assisting a patient to stand up or to turn over in bed.
Which stage of coin tries to achieve stability with efforts aimed at assisting the patient?
Middle stage
Which stage tries to achieve stability with efforts aimed at assisting the patient through long term recovery and restoration?
Middle stage counterinsurgency tries to achieve stability with efforts aimed at assisting the patient through long term recovery or restoration of health.
What does standard precautions mean?
Washing hands after patient contact; using gloves when touching blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, and contaminated items;.
How does diversity play a role in providing patient care for medical assisting?
roles in which dievrsity takes place in ethnic, social, and cultural on providing patient care
What is the medical assistant not expected to perform as part of assisting with minor surgery?
prepare and maintain patient chart
Assisting a patient to stand as often as they are able helps prevent all the following except blood clots from forming in the patient leg's pressure sores Hypertension contractures?
hypertension
Which stage tries to achieve stability with efforts aimed at assisting the patient through long-term recovery?
middle stage
What counterinsurgency tries to achieve stability with efforts aimed at assisting the patient through long term recovery or restoration of health?
Middle stage counterinsurgency tries to achieve stability with efforts aimed at assisting the patient through long term recovery or restoration of health. Counterinsurgency is often referred to simply as COIN.
What is a bedbath?
A bedbath is an act of washing a person's body, especially a patient's body, in bed.
When assisting a patient in moving to the head of the bed you should first?
When assisting a patient in moving to the head of the bed, you should first ensure their safety and comfort by explaining the process to them. Make sure the bed is at a comfortable height for you to work at and lower the side rails if necessary. Then, position yourself at the patient's side, using proper body mechanics, and utilize a draw sheet or ask for assistance if the patient is unable to help. Finally, gently slide or lift the patient toward the head of the bed while supporting their body appropriately.
