N1010 A&P Chapter Questions

Which of the following is an appropriate guideline for a resident who has diabetes? A. The resident will need to eat meals at the same time every day B. The resident will need to avoid exercising C. The NA will need to trim and clean the resident's toenails D. The resident should go barefoot to avoid having material against his feet

A. The resident will need to eat meals at the same time every day

Which type of treatment for cancer involves using high-energy rays to attempt to destroy cancer cells in a specific area? A. Immunotherapy B. Radiation therapy C. Chemotherapy D. Surgery

B. Radiation therapy

When should elastic stockings be applied? A. During the night B. In the morning C. In the early afternoon D. Before going to bed at night

B. in the morning

Which of the following is one of the duties of an NA with regard to oxygen therapy? A. The NA orders the type of oxygen delivery device needed for the resident B. The NA orders the amount of oxygen the resident needs C. The NA performs skin care on the areas of the face where the oxygen rests. D. The NA refills oxygen cylinders once they are empty.

C. The NA performs skin care on the areas of the face where the oxygen rests.

What time of day is best to collect a sputum specimen? A. Middle of the night B. Late afternoon C. After lunch D. Early morning

D. Early morning

Which of the following means that the resident can bear some weight on one or both legs postoperatively? A. Non-weight-bearing (NWB) B. Full weight-bearing (FWB) C. 100% weight-bearing (1WB) D. Partial weight-bearing (PWB)

D. Partial weight-bearing (PWB)

When a resident with Alzheimer's disease repeats an action over and over, he is A. Babbling B. Intervening C. Strategizing D. Perseverating

D. Perseverating

Which of the following should an NA do when giving foot care to a resident with diabetes? A. The NA should use hot water to kill bacteria on the feet B. The NA should massage lotion in between the residents toes to keep the area soft C. The NA should use clippers to remove corns or calluses D. The NA should pat the feet completely dry after washing them

D. The NA should pat the feet completely dry after washing them

Where does skin breakdown often occur? A. At pressure points B. On the tops of the hands C. On all exposed skin D. At the fingertips

A. At pressure points

How often should a resident in a wheelchair change positions in order to help prevent pressure injuries? A. Every hour B. Every 90 minutes C. Every 3 hours D. Every 30 minutes

A. Every hour

A diet that is low in ______ may help residents who have diarrhea A. Fiber B. Fluids C. Bananas D. Applesauce

A. Fiber

_________ is the condition in which all of the body's systems are balanced and are working at their best A. Homeostasis B. Physiology C. Circulatory D. Pathophysiologu

A. Homeostasis

When assisting a resident who has had a CVA with eating, in which side of the resident's mouth should the food be placed? A. Stronger side B. Affected side C. Weaker side D. Right side

A. Stronger side

Which of the following is a way for an NA to help a resident who has Alzheimer's disease with his nutritional needs? A. The NA should use a plain plate without a pattern and a single eating utensil for meals B. The NA should put multiple kinds of food, in different colors and textures, on the resident's plate C. The NA should serve steaming hot foods D. The NA should avoid talking to the resident while he is eating

A. The NA should use a plain plate without a pattern and a single eating utensil for meals

When a resident with Alzheimer's disease continues to ask the same question, the NA should A. Ask the resident to stop asking that question B. Answer the question using the same words each time C. Remind the resident that he has asked that question several times before D. Ignore the behavior until it stops

B. Answer the question using the same words each time

The process of inhaling and exhaling is referred to as A. Inspiration B. Respiration C. Expiration D. Resuscitation

B. Respiration

How should a resident who has GERD be positioned after eating? A. Lying flat on her back B. Sitting upright C. Reclining at approximately 45 degrees D. On her stomach

B. Sitting upright

What type of catheter is removed immediately after urine is drained and does not remain inside the bladder? A. Indwelling catheter B. Straight catheter C. Drainage catheter D. Condom catheter

B. Straight catheter

When a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) occurs on the left side of the brain, which side of the body will be affected? A. The left side B. The right side C. The underside D. The front side

B. The right side

After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is A. Not real B. Tingling from a body part that has been amputated C. An artificial body part D. The removal of a body part

B. Tingling from a body part that has been amputated

What is a common symptom of hypothyroidism? A. Rapid heartbeat B. Weight gain C. High blood pressure D. Bulging eyes

B. Weight gain

A person recovering from a total hip replacement should not bend or flex the hip more than ___ degrees A. 30 B. 45 C. 90 D. 120

C. 90 degrees

Which of the following puts a person at a higher risk for substance abuse? A. Having many friends B. Exercising often C. Having a mental health disorder D. Not having tried illegal drugs

C. Having a mental health disorder

A resident with Alzheimer's disease tells his NA that he is not going to eat dinner today because he is meeting his wife for dinner at their favorite restaurant. The NA knows his wife has been dead for many years. What would be the best response by the NA? A. The NA should tell the resident that he cannot eat in restaurants due to his disease. B. The NA should remind the resident that his wife is no longer alive C. The NA should ask him what restaurant he is going to and what he will have D. The NA should let him know that if he does not go to the dining room soon, he will miss dinner

C. The NA should ask him what restaurant he is going to and what he will have

What is one of the NA's responsibilities when caring for a resident who has Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome- (AIDS)? A. The NA should help determine when the resident should change medication B. The NA should inform others of the resident's diagnosis C. The NA should help protect the resident from infections D. The NA should help keep the resident as isolated as possible

C. The NA should help protect the resident from infections

One morning a resident with Alzheimer's disease says he does not like eating with others and wants to eat breakfast by himself in his room. The next morning he tells his NA that he does not like to eat alone and wants help going to the dining room. What would be the best response by the NA to this shift in the resident's preferences? A. The NA should remind him that he prefers eating alone in his room. B. The NA should explain that it is difficult for him to eat in the dining room because he requires additional help. C. The NA should take the resident to the dining room D. The NA should tell the resident that he must eat in his room because it is the facility's policy

C. The NA should take the resident to the dining room

Approximately how long after fluids are consumed should an NA offer a resident a bedpan, urinal, or trip to the bathroom? A. One hour B. Ten minutes C. Thirty minutes D. Two hours

C. Thirty minutes

Which form of diabetes is the most common? A. Prediabetes B. Type 1 diabetes C. Type 2 diabetes D. Diabetes mellitus

C. Type 2 diabetes

Generally speaking, for how long should warm or cold applications be applied? A. 5 minutes B. 10 minutes C. 15 minutes D. 20 minutes

D. 20 minutes

What is one way that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is transmitted? A. By insects such as mosquitoes B. By hugging an infected person C. By touching a contaminated doorknob D. By contact with contaminated needles

D. By contact with contaminated needles

The basic structural units of all organisms are called A. Tissues B. Body systems C. Organs D. Cells

D. Cells