CNA Ch. 4 Quiz
A resident with a head or spinal cord injury should be repositioned at least every ___ hours.
2
How many bones are in the human body?
206
Osteoporosis causes
Bones that can break easily
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
Which of the following is true of muscles?
They provide movement of body parts
A normal change of aging for the female reproductive system is
a loss of calcium
Parkinson's disease typically causes
a shuffling gait
Which anatomical term means the front of the body?
anterior
A(n) ___ stocking is a special stocking that can help with circulation after a knee replacement.
anti-embolic
Which of the following would best help a resi- dent who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
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?
avoiding applying lotion areas receiving radiation therapy
What kind of shoes are best for residents with diabetes to wear?
breathable shoes (leather, cotton, or canvas)
Residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have trouble with
breathing
Which of the following are symptoms commonly experienced by people who have diabetes?
excessive thirst, extreme hunger, frequent urination
What is one reason why females are more likely to have urinary tract infections than males?
having a shorter urethra
The medical term for high blood pressure is
hypertension
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness. With an autoimmune illness, the body's ______ system attacks normal tissue.
immune
Respiration consists of
inspiration and expiration
High blood pressure
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
Which of the following is a function of the nervous system?
it sense and interprets information from outside the body
Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system?
it supplies food, oxygen, and hormones to cells
One way a nursing assistant can help with normal changes of aging related to the integumentary system is to
keep sheets wrinkle free
What happens when a cataract develops?
lens of the eye becomes cloudy
The yellowish fluid that carries disease-fighting cells is called
lymph
Which anatomical term means toward the midline of the body?
medial
When atrophy occurs
muscle decreases in size
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a resident who has diabetes is to
observe the feet regularly for signs of irritation
Where should the NA stand when helping with ambulation for a resident who is recovering from a stroke?
on the residents weaker side
What does the abbreviation PWB stand for?
partial weight bearing
Guidelines for caring for a resident with multiple sclerosis include which of the following?
preventing falls
Which of the following is helpful for a resident who has had a heart attack?
regular exercise
Which of the following statements is true of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
residents may take medication that makes them urinate more often
How should a resident with COPD be positioned?
sitting upright
A resident with AIDS who has nausea and is vomiting should eat
small, frequent meals
When helping a resident who has had a hip replacement get dressed, how should the nursing assistant (NA) begin?
start with the weaker side
What should an NA do when providing oral care for a resident with cancer?
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 stand on the weaker side
What can a nursing assistant do to help prevent urinary tract infections?
the NA should wipe from front to back when giving perineal care
Homeostasis is
the condition in which all of the body systems are working their best
Which of the following is true of spinal cord injuries?
the higher the injury, the greater the loss of function
The eye and ear are part of
the nervous system
How does the immune system protect the body from disease?
through nonspecific and specific immunity
The respiratory system is made up of
trachea, bronchi, lungs
Which of the following is helpful for a resident who has AIDS and has numbness, tingling, and pain in his feet?
wearing loose slippers
How is glaucoma often treated?
with eye drops
