chapter 4 cna

A resident with a head or spinal cord injury should be re-positioned at least every hours. 2 3 4 5

2

How many bones are in the human body? 154 272 189 206

206

Respiration consists of Intake and output Inspiration and expiration Systole and diastole Dilation and contraction

Inspiration and expiration

A resident with AIDS who has nausea and is vomiting should eat Small, frequent meals Quickly High-fat dairy products Spicy foods

Small, frequent meals

A normal change of aging for the female reproductive system is (A)The continuation of menstruation (B)An increase in moisture of the vaginal walls (C)A weakening of the voice (D)A loss of calcium

A loss of calcium

Parkinson's disease typically causes A shuffling gait Extremely straight posture Memory loss Aggressive behavior

A shuffling gait

A(n) stocking is a special stocking that can help with circulation after a knee replacement. Anti-embolic Sheer Clotting Sleeve

Anti-embolic

Which of the following would best help a resident who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? Serving more spicy foods Asking the resident not to lie down for at least two to three hours after eating Serving the largest meal of the day at dinner Making sure the resident eats in a reclined position

Asking the resident not to lie down for at least two to three hours after eating

Which of the following is helpful when an NA is providing skin care for a resident who has cancer? Not using lotion on dry, delicate skin Not offering backrubs Avoiding applying lotion to areas receiving radiation therapy Avoiding moving the resident at all

Avoiding applying lotion to areas receiving radiation therapy

Osteoporosis causes Vision impairment Bones that can break easily Weakening of the immune system Problems with breathing

Bones that can break easily

What kind of shoes are best for residents with diabetes to wear? Plastic shoes Breathable shoes (leather, cotton, or canvas) Wooden clogs Rubber shoes

Breathable shoes (leather, cotton, or canvas)

Residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have trouble with Breathing Urination Losing weight Vision

Breathing

Which of the following are symptoms commonly experienced by people who have diabetes? Excessive thirst, extreme hunger, frequent urination Weight gain, poor appetite, leg swelling Diarrhea, hyperactivity, dark yellow urine Infrequent urination, swollen lymph nodes, excessive energy

Excessive thirst, extreme hunger, frequent urination

What is one reason why females are more likely to have urinary tract infections than males? The different location of the meatus Having a shorter urethra Not filtering blood properly in the kidneys Urinary incontinence

Having a shorter urethra

The medical term for high blood pressure is Angina pectoris Atherosclerosis Nitroglycerin Hypertension

Hypertension

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune ill- ness. With an autoimmune illness, the body's system attacks normal tissue. Lymphatic Immune Circulatory Endocrine

Immune

High blood pressure Can be detected just by looking at a person Cannot be treated with medication Is never a serious condition Is a consistent measurement of 130/80 or higher

Is a consistent measurement of 130/80 or higher

Which of the following statements is true of the skin? It feels heat, cold, pain, touch, and pressure. It becomes more elastic as a person ages. It is the chemical substance that is created by the body and controls body functions. It becomes thicker as a person ages.

It feels heat, cold, pain, touch, and pressure.

Which of the following is a function of the nervous system? It pumps blood throughout the body. It helps the body take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide. It senses and interprets information from outside the body. It helps the body digest food.

It senses and interprets information from outside the body.

Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system? It senses and interprets information from the environment. It supplies food, oxygen, and hormones to cells. It controls and coordinates all body functions. It allows humans to reproduce.

It supplies food, oxygen, and hormones to cells.

One way a nursing assistant can help with normal changes of aging related to the integu- mentary system is to

Keep sheets wrinkle-free

Withhold fluids so a resident will not go to the bathroom often Clip toenails frequently Keep sheets wrinkle-free Rub lotion into red or irritated spots on the resident's skin

Keep sheets wrinkle-free

The yellowish fluid that carries disease-fighting cells is called Sperm Lymph Urine Blood

Lymph

Which anatomical term means toward the midline of the body? Lateral Proximal Medial Posterior

Medial

What is one way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal changes of aging related to the urinary system? NAs should offer frequent trips to the bathroom. NAs should withhold fluids to prevent urinary incontinence. NAs should keep residents from using the toilet too often. NAs should make sure every resident wears incontinence briefs.

NAs should offer frequent trips to the bathroom.

Where should the NA stand when helping with ambulation for a resident who is recovering from a stroke? On either side, but very close to the resident On the resident's stronger side On the resident's weaker side A few feet in front of the resident

On the resident's weaker side

What does the abbreviation PWB stand for? Previously-weakened bones Partial weight-bearing Patient's weight before Patient wants baths

Partial weight-bearing

Guidelines for caring for a resident with multiple sclerosis include which of the following? Rushing the resident through tasks to help with decision-making skills Administering medications Preventing falls Encouraging the resident to speak faster to improve cognition

Preventing falls

Which of the following is helpful for a resident who has had a heart attack? High-sodium diet High-fat diet Regular exercise Cold temperatures

Regular exercise

Which of the following statements is true of congestive heart failure (CHF)? Residents may take medication that makes them urinate more often. Residents will usually have a force fluids order directing them to drink more fluids. The NA will administer nitroglycerin to relieve painful episodes. Residents with CHF will generally need to eat a diet high in sodium to eliminate swelling.

Residents may take medication that makes them urinate more often.

How should a resident with COPD be positioned? Flat on his back Sitting upright Lying on his stomach Lying on his side

Sitting upright

When helping a resident who has had a hip replacement get dressed, how should the nursing assistant (NA) begin? Start with the stronger side Start with the left side Start with the weaker side Start with the feet and move upward

Start with the weaker side

What should an NA do when providing oral care for a resident with cancer? The NA should use a commercial mouth- wash for rinsing. The NA should use a hard-bristled toothbrush. The NA should assist the resident with brushing and flossing regularly. The NA should avoid giving oral care or give limited oral care.

The NA should assist the resident with brushing and flossing regularly.

Which of the following statements is true of how an NA should assist a resident with one- sided weakness after a stroke? The NA should lead with the weaker side. The NA should stand on the weaker side. The NA should use the terms bad or messed up so it is clear which side is the weaker side. The NA should not use a gait belt during transfers.

The NA should stand on the weaker side.

What can a nursing assistant do to help prevent urinary tract infections? The NA should restrict fluids. The NA should encourage baths, rather than showers. The NA should wipe from front to back when giving perineal care. The NA should ask the resident not to drink cranberry juice.

The NA should wipe from front to back when giving perineal care.

Homeostasis is Abnormal changes in the body systems The condition in which all of the body systems are working their best The building block of the body A group of cells that perform a similar task

The condition in which all of the body systems are working their best

Which of the following is true of spinal cord injuries? Residents with spinal cord injuries will not be able to perform any self-care. Rehabilitation is not helpful with spinal cord injuries. The lower the injury, the greater the loss of function. The higher the injury, the greater the loss of function.

The higher the injury, the greater the loss of function.

What happens when a cataract develops? The lens of the eye disappears. The lens of the eye becomes cloudy. The lens of the eye stops functioning. The lens of the eye becomes swollen.

The lens of the eye becomes cloudy.

When atrophy occurs The muscle slowly becomes stronger The muscle increases in size The muscle remains the same size The muscle decreases in size

The muscle decreases in size

The eye and ear are part of The nervous system The integumentary system The respiratory system The circulatory system

The nervous system

Which of the following is true of muscles? They provide movement of body parts. Two muscles meet at a joint. They produce toxins. They prevent contractures from occurring.

They provide movement of body parts.

How does the immune system protect the body from disease? Through nonspecific and specific immunity Through hormones Through digestion and elimination Through inspiration and expiration

Through nonspecific and specific immunity

The respiratory system is made up of Kidneys, ureters, urethra Brain, spinal cord, nerves Trachea, bronchi, lungs Atria, ventricles, aorta

Trachea, bronchi, lungs

hich of the following is helpful for a resident who has AIDS and has numbness, tingling, and pain in his feet? Wrapping the feet tightly in elastic bandages Wearing snug, firm shoes Tucking the sheet around the feet Wearing loose slippers

Wearing loose slippers

How is glaucoma often treated? With eye drops By artificial eye transplants With special eyeglasses By reducing the amount of light in the room or area

With eye drops