Which Technique Is Best for Teaching a Nursing Assistant How

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which technique is best for teaching a nursing assistant how to perform finger-stick glucose testing?

• A) Provide a manufacturer's pamphlet with detailed instruction.
• B) Explain the best technique for performing glucose testing.
• C) Demonstrate the procedure; then ask for a return demonstration.
• D) Suggest that the assistant watch a DVD showing the procedure.

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Definitions:

Root Ganglion

A cluster of nerve cell bodies found in the dorsal root of a spinal nerve.

Ventral Rami

Ventral rami refer to the branches of spinal nerves that emerge from the anterior portion of the spinal cord, responsible for innervating the anterior and lateral parts of the trunk and limbs.

Plexus

A network of nerves or vessels in the body.

Withdrawal Reflex

A spinal cord-mediated reflex that causes immediate withdrawal from a painful or harmful stimulus.