Chapter 7 Exam Review

Which of the following is best to use on a burn?

Cool water

When a resident is suspected of having a heart attack, a nursing assistant should

Loosen clothing around the neck

A sign of the onset of diabetic ketoacidosis as breath that smells

Sweet

What is the medical term for fainting?

Syncope

A sign of a stroke is occurring is

The inability to speak or to speak clearly

Insulin reaction can be caused by

Too little food

What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?

Dyspnea

If a resident is in shock, a nursing assistant should

Elevate the legs unless the resident has a head or abdominal injury

Another name for insulin reaction is

Hypoglycemia

Which of the following should a nursing assistant do if he suspects poisoning?

The nursing assistant should look for a container that will help determine what the resident took or ate

Which of the following is information a nursing assistant should be prepared to give when calling emergency services?

The phone number and address of where the emergency is happening

In which of the following situations should a nursing assistant give abdominal thrusts to a resident?

The resident cannot speak, breathe, or cough

Which of the following is true of resident falls?

An incident report will need to be completed for all falls

To control bleeding, a nursing assistant should

Apply light pressure with a bandage

The first two steps to take when approaching an emergency are

Assess the situation and assess the victim