Author Question: An obese quadriplegic patient has asked to be transferred to a chair so he can be fed lunch sitting ... (Read 54 times)

nmorano1 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

An obese quadriplegic patient has asked to be transferred to a chair so he can be fed lunch sitting upright.

Which of the following statements made by the ancillary personnel assigned this task reflects the best understanding of the implementation of this transfer? a. I'll reserve the mechanical lift for right before lunch.
b. I'll certainly need someone to help me with this transfer.
c. Eating in an upright position will certainly make lunch more enjoyable for him.
d. Maybe he would enjoy being transferred into the dayroom to eat with the others.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true concerning the regulation of herbal therapies in Canada?

a. Herbal remedies are harmless and do not cause side effects because they are nat-ural plants.
b. A natural health product that has been approved under the Food and Drugs Act will carry a drug identification number on its label.
c. All herbal therapy manufacturers must follow strict quality control and manufac-turing guidelines.
d. There is no need to be concerned about concurrent use of herbal therapies and prescription or over-the-counter medications.

Ksanderson1296 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

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A Mechanical lifts and lift teams are essential when the patient is unable to assist. The patient's weight makes the mechanical lift the most appropriate option for the transfer.
B The statement, I'll certainly need someone to help me with this transfer, is not directly related to the implementation of the actual transfer.
C The statement, Eating in an upright position will certainly make lunch more enjoyable for him, is not directly related to the implementation of the actual transfer.
D The statement, Maybe he would enjoy being transferred into the dayroom to eat with the others, is not directly related to the implementation of the actual transfer.

Answer to Question 2

B
The federal Food and Drugs Act states that all drugs must be proven safe and effective before they can be sold to the public. In 2004, Health Canada launched a six-year program to regulate all over-the-counter natural health products, including herbal therapies and homeopathic medi-cines. Natural health products that have been approved for sale under the new regulations have been assigned a Drug Identification Number (DIN; DIN-HM for homeopathic medicines) or Natural Product Number (NPN). These numbers certify that the product has passed a review of their formulation, labelling, and instructions for use. Health Canada advises Canadians only to use health products that carry a DIN, DIN-HM, or NPN on the label.
Many people believe, incorrectly, that because herbs are natural plants, they will not cause harm or side effects.
Not all companies follow strict quality control and manufacturing guidelines, which set standards for acceptable levels of pesticides, residual solvents, bacterial levels, and heavy metals. For this reason, herbal medicine should be purchased from reputable manufacturers.
Concurrent use of herbal or other natural products with prescription or over-the-counter medica-tions should be monitored. Herbs can inhibit or enhance a particular medication's site of action.