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[Done] An OTR is teaching transfer techniques to an inpatient who has a grade III brain tumor. After moving the patient from supine in bed to sitting at the edge of the bed, the patient begins to shake uncontrollably, has a change in consciousness, and becomes incontinent. After moving the patient back to lying in bed, what should the OTR do NEXT? A. Elevate the patient's legs on pillows. B. Position the patient in side-lying. C. Lower the head of the patient’s bed.

[Done] Now you have considered each of the 6 C's, select an example from your own work practice of a time where you have demonstrated one of these. Try to include as much detail as you can. * Care * Compassion * Competence * Communication * Courage * Commitment Write your example in the box below. Remember not to share confidential information in your examples, such as names, addresses etc.

[Done] In a paragraph, compare the merits of drug treatments by medication versus those of behavioral techniques. State which approach you feel is more effective and explain why.

[Done] A person cannot become a problem drinker by drinking beer. A. True B. False

[Done] Which of these measures are included in the Standard Infection Control Precautions (SICPs), which you should follow at all times? Select all that apply. Hand hygiene Personal Protective Equipment Safe disposal of waste Safe management of blood and spillages

[Done] A patient care technician is caring for a patient who has significant hearing loss. Which of the following actions should the technician take to communicate with the patient? A. Speak faster than usual when communicating. B. Use a picture board to provide instructions. C. Speak in a higher tone of voice. D. Avoid facing the patient directly when speaking.

[Done] 1. Cross-contamination can be prevented by: A) Separating raw and ready-to-eat food B) Thorough cooking C) Keeping food cold D) Keeping the food hot 2. When should we wash our hands? A) After handling raw food B) Before handling ready-to-eat food C) After visiting the toilet D) All of the above 3. Vomiting and diarrhea are the typical symptoms of food poisoning. 4. High-risk equipment in food handling areas must be cleaned.

[Done] Which of these can you wear while you work? Select all that apply. A. A wrist watch B. False nails C. A plain wedding band D. A ring with a stone E. A bracelet

[Done] Knees are red and swollen and warm to the touch is a(n): Select one: A. Objective B. Subjective observation.

[Done] Fats are: A. provides body and brain with glucose (sugar) vitamins and minerals B. stores vitamins, cushions the body vital organs, insulates the body from temperature, necessary to manufacture sex hormones C. essential for transforming food into energy D. framework to build muscle, bones, hair and tissue repair