MDC 1 Exam 1 Prep/review

MDC 1 Exam 1 Prep/review

Culture and Religion Be aware that, when someone is in the healthcare system and has to make a decision that is contrary to their beliefs and practices, making that decision can cause them moral distress When a client or family is making the decision for a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order ~ Catholics may want to have ‘last rights’ administered.If so, we need to reach out to their priest or clergy and honor their wishes When a new immigrant has to go into the healthcare system unexpectedly, they may have difficulty communicating and experience culture shock If a client has little or not English-speaking skills, it is not a good idea to use a family member as a translator. We are required by law to provide a certified medical interpreter

Comfortable distancing differs by culture. In the U.S., the distances are:

Intimate distance, 0 to 2 feet Personal distance, 18 inches to 4 feet Social distance, 4 to 12 feet Public distance, 12 feet or more

Patient Rights

Client Safety When moving/lifting a client with mobility issues, it is best to use a mechanical lift (Hoyer Lift, Ceiling Lift, etc.) to save your back and prevent skin breakdown or injuries to the client.While ambulating a client who is unsteady, use a gait belt so if they start to fall you can slowly lower them to the floor to prevent injury When transferring a client from bed to wheel chair or vice versa, make sure all wheels are locked on the bed and wheelchair New parents need to be aware of safety issues for their infant Don’t sleep with baby Car seat faces backward Baby should sleep in their back Do not use microwave to heat formula