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  1. Dialysis practice question

    Deenice posted a topic in General Students

    Practice exam question: A patient has rapid apical pulse, elevated BP, scattered rales, + 2JVD jugular vein distension, Pt may experience: A. Cramping, nausea, Disequilibrium syndrome B....

  2. Dialysis tech student

    Deenice posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    My class will have an internship soon but based on my lab performance (I'm a 7/10), I don't feel like I'm ready. Has anyone gone through an internship at a dialysis clinic? What was it like? Do you...

  3. When to use gloves

    Deenice posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Do I need to put on gloves when I'm doing the following: Change bed sheets, Dressing pt, and Foot care? (I'm referring to the skills test.....not the real word) Also, did u manually raise the bed or...

  4. Clinical skills...advice pls

    Deenice posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    For the Prometric clinical test: Should I perform these safety measures (raise the bed, raise 1 side rail, and lock the wheels) for the following procedures: emptying urinary drainage, denture care,...

  5. Clinical skills...advice pls

    Deenice replied to Deenice's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm preparing for the CNA exam this month. I can follow the guidelines in the book or study the handout that was given in class but some points are not clear so i have to figure it

  6. Clinical skills...advice pls

    Deenice replied to Deenice's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ok thx for the advice...However, my instructor taught me a different way....(1 side rail up when leaving the resident because 2 side rails up is considered a

  7. Clinical skills...advice pls

    Deenice replied to Deenice's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Would I need to raise both side rails up when I get my supplies or when I'm near the

  8. Clinical skills...advice pls

    Deenice replied to Deenice's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't really see the logic in raising the bed when I'm emptying the urinary drainage bag, and if the bed is at the lowest position...why should I put 1 side rail up? As for brushing teeth, I can see...

  9. Sleepy: while studying

    Deenice replied to Deenice's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My concerta dosage was increased to 54mg. The higher dosage gets me through the day, and I feel more alert while I'm studying on my bed. Anyhoo, thx for all of your

  10. Sleepy: while studying

    Deenice posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've been taking 10mg of lexapro and 36mg of generic concerta daily for my ADD. While I'm studying on my bed, I start to feel sleepy within 15-20 minutes. My sleeping schedule is usually is set at 2am...

  11. Sleepy: while studying

    Deenice replied to Deenice's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thats interesting, cuz when I used to take Adderall I was the complete opposite. I was really energized and ready to do work (whatever it may be). When the drug wore off at the end of the day, I would...

  12. Sleepy: while studying

    Deenice replied to Deenice's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm unemployed at the moment and I'm studying for the CNA

  13. Mouthcare & denture skill

    Deenice posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    For the Denture & Mouthcare skill, this is what we learned in class: I would ask the resident to remove their dentures and place it in the denture cup. Then I would ask the resident to rinse their...