CNA Chapter 5 review questions

What is one thing that a caregiver may see happen to the body following death?

jaw dropping

When using a pulse oximetry device, which of the following should be avoided?

nail polish

Under what circumstance should an applicant leave something blank in a job application?

never

A nursing assistant must work for pay within _______ months of certification

24

Type 2 diabetes usually occurs after age of

35

A nursing assistant must file the following promptly with the state licensing board:

new address

Exercises that put a joint through its full arc of motion and are done by a resident alone, with- out help, are called

Active range of motion exercises

The stage of dying in which a person believes "yes me, but....." is called

Bargaining

When caring for a dying resident, the nursing assistant should

Be aware that the sense of hearing is the last to leave

One symptoms of hypothyroidism is

Brittle hair or fingernails

With hyperglycemia from diabetes, one method the body uses to find materials for energy is to

Burn fat

A condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone is called

Hyperthyroidism

Hypoglycemia is also known as

Insulin reaction/shock

Signs of burnout include

obsessing over small things

Thyroid hormones primarily regulate the following:

Metabolism and growth

Diabetes is a condition in which the _____________ does not produce enough insulin

Pancreas

What type of care helps to relieve symptoms and reduce pain for a person who has cancer?

palliative

One function of the immune and lymphatic systems is to

Return fluid to the circulatory system

Which of the following is an example of a physical cue used to help promote independence?

The NA puts her hand around the resident's hand and helps the resident bring a spoonful of food to her mouth.

One complication of immobility for the integumentary system is

pressure injuries

One possible complication that can result from a tube feeding is

aspiration

A type of device used to help a disabled person perform activities of daily living is a(n)

assistive device

A(n) disease is a disease in which the body is unable to recognize its own

autoimmune

A tumor that is not cancerous is called a

bengin tumor

Signs and symptoms of HIV/AIDS include

bleeding gums

A type of severe pain that occurs unexpectedly in some people with cancer is

breakthrough pain

What is one condition that can require an order for a tube feeding?

cancer

What disorder can put a person at a higher risk for sepsis?

diabetes

Signs of approaching death include

dilated pupils

What is a sign of diabetes?

excessive urination

Straightening a body part is also called

extension

Weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles is

foot drop

A sudden loss of blood, called_______, can cause the spleen to release up to a pint of blood.

hemorrhage

One symptom of hyperthyroidism is

increased appetite

Turning downward is also called

pronation

What is a benefit of regular activity and exercise for the respiratory system?

reduced chance of pneumonia

What is one type of autoimmune disease?

rheumatoid arthritis

A serious illness usually caused by a bacterial infection is called

sepesis

An internal or external factor that can cause stress is called

stressor

Turning upward is also called

supination

A type of illness that will eventually cause death is known as a

terminal illness