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Nurse Assistants must be…
Empathetic
Respectful
Strong Communicator
Good interpersonal skills
Nurse Assistants work under…
LVN/RNs
Nurse Assistants perform…
tasks crucial to high quality care of patients
Positioning/Transferring
Moving patients safely, for them and yourself, is the priority
Correct body mechanics should always be used
Positioning and moving prevents
Contractures, Pressure ulcers, Fatigue
Turning
Patients confined to bed must be turned at least every 2 hrs
Measuring and Recording Intake and Output
Need for balance of fluid taken into body and fluid lost from body
Recording Intake and Output
Fluids are measured in milliliters
Intake
All fluids taken in by patients
Output
All fluids eliminated by patient
Medical Assistants work under…
the Supervision of a physician
Medical Assistants perform
Clinical duties, and Administrative duties
Assisting with Physical Examinations/Procedures
Techniques used during the exam and equipment used during exam
Physical Examinations
Preparation of the patient, and tests done prior to physical examination
Procedures
Full knowledge of sterile technique, able to identify all equipment needed for procedures
Electrocardiogram
Complete ECG consists of 12 leads
Medications
All medications must be verified correct dosage before MA can administer them
Report all mistakes IMMEDIATELY
Concentrate while handling any medication and avoid distractions
“Six rights” to observe when giving medications
Right medication
Right dose
Right patient
Right time
Right method or route of administration
Right documentation
Profession
a calling requiring specialized knowledge and often long and intensive academic preparation
professional is someone who
pursues an activity professionally
has a permanent career
receives financial return
professionalism is…
Appearance
Ethical Behavior
Reliable
Organized
Positive Attitude
Emotional Control
Respectful
Good Communicator
Appearance Do’s
Slacks, button up shirts, skirts, blouses
clothes clean and pressed
Hair pulled off face
Modest Jewelry
Appearance Dont’s
Jeans or T-shirts
Clothes with bright colors or busy patterns
Low cut tops
short skirts
heavy makeup
Large earrings/ facial piercings
Body Language
should be telling the interviewer that you’re comfortable but completely focused on the situation
Verbal Communication
Speaking understandable and clearly displays confidence
End of Interview Questions
Ask questions that show interests and that you are actively listening during the interview
