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34 Cards in this Set
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An RN has nine patients. One is a client with leg stasis ulcers and requires wound care. Which of the following assistive personnel should be assigned to complete this task?
A CNA who is 2 months away from completing her RN program The RN who is licensed to perform this task An LPN/LVN who has worked on the unit for 6 years A wound care nurse specialist |
The LPN/LVN who has worked on the unit for 6 years
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There is a nursing team consisting of assistive personnel, an LPN/LVN, an RN, and a nutritional aide. Who directs the team?
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The RN
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Who might perform this activity:
Evaluates the client's nutritional status Occupational therapist, Physical therapist, Speech therapist, Radiology technician, Laboratory technician, Registered dietitian, Pharmacist |
Registered dietitian
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Who might perform this activity:
Dispenses medications as prescribed by the primary care provider Occupational therapist, Physical therapist, Speech therapist, Radiology technician, Laboratory technician, Registered dietitian, Pharmacist |
Pharmacist
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Who might perform this activity:
Draws blood specimens Occupational therapist, Physical therapist, Speech therapist, Radiology technician, Laboratory technician, Registered dietitian, Pharmacist |
Laboratory technician
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Who might perform this activity:
Provides the client a fork with an enlarged handle Occupational therapist, Physical therapist, Speech therapist, Radiology technician, Laboratory technician, Registered dietitian, Pharmacist |
Occupational therapist
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Who might perform this activity:
Observes the client swallow gelatin Occupational therapist, Physical therapist, Speech therapist, Radiology technician, Laboratory technician, Registered dietitian, Pharmacist |
Speech therapist
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Who might perform this activity:
Removes the client's wristwatch prior to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan Occupational therapist, Physical therapist, Speech therapist, Radiology technician, Laboratory technician, Registered dietitian, Pharmacist |
Radiology technician
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Who might perform this activity:
Teaches the client how to use a walker to ambulate Occupational therapist, Physical therapist, Speech therapist, Radiology technician, Laboratory technician, Registered dietitian, Pharmacist |
Physical therapist
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An older adult client who lives alone is to be discharged in 3 to 4 days. He is assigned a prescribed diet but states that it is difficult to prepare adequate nutritious meals at home for just one person. Which of the following members of the health care team should he be referred to?
Registered dietician, Occupational therapist, Speech therapist, Social worker |
Social worker
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Who would you refer this client to?
The client requests for communion, or the family asks for prayer prior to the client undergoing a procedure Clergy, Registered dietician, Laboratory technician, Occupational therapist, Pharmacist, Physical therapist, Primary care provider, Radiology technician, Respiratory therapist, Social worker, Speech therapist |
Clergy
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Who would you refer this client to?
The client has a low albumin level and has experience a recent unexplained weight loss Clergy, Registered dietician, Laboratory technician, Occupational therapist, Pharmacist, Physical therapist, Primary care provider, Radiology technician, Respiratory therapist, Social worker, Speech therapist |
Registered dietitian
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Who would you refer this client to?
Primary care provider orders a complete blood count (CBC) to be performed immediately Clergy, Registered dietician, Laboratory technician, Occupational therapist, Pharmacist, Physical therapist, Primary care provider, Radiology technician, Respiratory therapist, Social worker, Speech therapist |
Laboratory technician
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Who would you refer this client to?
A client has difficulties using an eating utensil with her dominant hand following a stroke Clergy, Registered dietician, Laboratory technician, Occupational therapist, Pharmacist, Physical therapist, Primary care provider, Radiology technician, Respiratory therapist, Social worker, Speech therapist |
Occupational therapist
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Who would you refer this client to?
A client is concerned about whether or not a new medication will interact with any of his other medications Clergy, Registered dietician, Laboratory technician, Occupational therapist, Pharmacist, Physical therapist, Primary care provider, Radiology technician, Respiratory therapist, Social worker, Speech therapist |
Pharmacist
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Who would you refer this client to?
Following a hip replacement, a client requires assistance learning to ambulate and regain strength Clergy, Registered dietician, Laboratory technician, Occupational therapist, Pharmacist, Physical therapist, Primary care provider, Radiology technician, Respiratory therapist, Social worker, Speech therapist |
Physical therapist
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Clergy, Registered dietician, Laboratory technician, Occupational therapist, Pharmacist, Physical therapist, Primary care provider, Radiology technician, Respiratory therapist, Social worker, Speech therapist |
Primary care provider
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Who would you refer this client to?
A client reports severe pain in his hip after a fall, and the primary care provider orders an x-ray of the client's hip Clergy, Registered dietician, Laboratory technician, Occupational therapist, Pharmacist, Physical therapist, Primary care provider, Radiology technician, Respiratory therapist, Social worker, Speech therapist |
Radiology technician
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Who would you refer this client to?
A client with respiratory disease is short of breath and requests a nebulizer treatemnt that has been ordered “as needed” Clergy, Registered dietician, Laboratory technician, Occupational therapist, Pharmacist, Physical therapist, Primary care provider, Radiology technician, Respiratory therapist, Social worker, Speech therapist |
Respiratory therapist
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Who would you refer this client to?
A client who is dying of cancer wishes to go home but is no longer able to perform many activities of daily living. The spouse needs medical equipment in the home to care for the client Clergy, Registered dietician, Laboratory technician, Occupational therapist, Pharmacist, Physical therapist, Primary care provider, Radiology technician, Respiratory therapist, Social worker, Speech therapist |
Social worker
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Who would you refer this client to?
A client is having difficulty swallowing a regular diet after trauma to the head and neck Clergy, Registered dietician, Laboratory technician, Occupational therapist, Pharmacist, Physical therapist, Primary care provider, Radiology technician, Respiratory therapist, Social worker, Speech therapist |
Speech therapist
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Job description:
Provide spiritual care to the client (e.g., pastors, rabbis, priests). Who am I? |
Clergy
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Job description:
* Assess, plan for, and educate the client regarding nutrition needs. * Direct care of nutritional aides. Who am I? |
Registered dietitian
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Obtain specimens of the client's body fluids and perform the necessary diagnostic tests. Who am I? |
Laboratory technician
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* Assess and plan for the client to regain activities of daily living skills, especially motor skills of the upper extremities. * Direct care of occupational therapy assistants. Who am I? |
Occupational therapist
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Provide and monitor medications for the client as prescribed by the primary care provider. Who am I? |
Pharmacist
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* Assess and plan for the client to increase musculoskeletal function, epecially of the lower extremities, to maintain mobility. * Direct care of physical therapy assistants. Who am I? |
Physical therapist
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* Assess, diagnose, and treat the client for disease and/or injury. * Supervise care delivered by physician assistants. Who am I? |
Primary care provider
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Position the client and perform x-rays and other imaging procedures for primary care providers to review for diagnosis of disorders of various body parts. Who am I? |
Radiology technician
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Assess respiratory status and provide prescribed respiratory treatments. Who am I? |
Respiratory therapist
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Work with the client and the client's family by coordinating inpatient and community resources to meet psychosocial and environmental needs that are necessary for recovery and/or discharge. Who am I? |
Social worker
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* Evaluate and make recommendations regarding the functions of speech, language, and swallowing impacted by various client disorders or injuries. * Teach the client techniques and exercises to improve function when possible. Who am I? |
Speech therapist
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Clergy, Registered dietician, Laboratory technician, Occupational therapist, Pharmacist, Physical therapist, Primary care provider, Radiology technician, Respiratory therapist, Social worker, Speech therapist |
Primary care provider
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Who would you refer this client to?
A client experiences a change in vital signs. Temperature is 39 degrees Celsius (102.2 F). Client is achy, shaking, and reports “feeling cold” Registered dietician, Laboratory technician, Occupational therapist, Pharmacist, Physical therapist, Primary care provider, Radiology technician, Respiratory therapist, Social worker, Speech therapist |
Primary care provider
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