CNA Ch. 17-22 Test Study Set
A burn that affects the epidermis and causes redness and pain is a... A) First-degree (superficial) burn B) Second-degree (partial-thickness) burn C) Third-degree (full-thickness) burn D) Scald
A
A normal age-related change for the circulatory system is... A) The heart pumps less efficiently B) Blood vessels widen C) Blood vessels become more elastic D) Blood flow increases
A
A person with ______ Tb infection does not show symptoms and cannot infect others; a person with TB ______ shows symptoms of the illness and can spread it to others. A) Latent, disease B) Active, latent C) MDR, active D) Latent, MDR-TB
A
How does moisture affect warm and cold applications? A) It strengthens their effects. B) It reduces their effects. C) It makes applications less likely to cause injury. D) It allows applications to be applied for a longer time.
A
If a resident with AD becomes violent, the NA should... A) Step out of the way and remove triggers if possible B) Restrain the resident C) Yell at the resident D) Ignore the resident
A
If a resident with AD has problems with betting, the nursing assistant should... A) Schedule bathing when the resident is least agitated B) Hurry the resident through the bath C) Insist that the resident bathe even if she does not want to D) Surprise the resident with the bath
A
If a resident with AD has problems with dressing, the nursing assistant should... A) Lay out clothes in the order they should be put on B) Dress the resident in the hallway C) Choose the residents clothing for the resident D) give the resident multiple steps to follow
A
In which part of the body do fungal infections often occur? A) The groin B) The head C) The arms D) The cheeks
A
Normal age-related changes for the musculoskeletal system include... A) Muscles weaken and lose tone B) Bones gain calcium C) Muscle mass increases, causing weight gain D) Joints become more flexible
A
Normal age-related changes for the respiratory system include... A) Lung strength decreases B) Airways become more elastic C) Cough becomes stronger D) Oxygen in the blood increases
A
Parkinson's disease typically causes... A) A shuffling gait B) Extremely straight posture C) Memory loss D) Aggressive behavior
A
Residents with COPD have trouble with... A) Breathing B) Urination C) Losing weight D) Vision
A
Skin that is not intact is considered a(n)... A) Open wound B) Closed would C) Contusion D) Bruise
A
Strategies for better communication with residents who have AD include... A) Only talking about one subject at a time, using simple, short sentences B ) Not repeating instructions or questions because this may upset the resident C) Knowing that nonverbal cues are usually not helpful with residents with AD D) Telling the resident "don't" when he does something unsafe
A
The ability to think logically is called... A) Cognition B) Dementia C) Awareness D) Dysphagia
A
The best time to collect a sputum specimen is... A) Early in the morning B) After the resident has eaten a meal C) Right before bedtime D) Right before lunch
A
The male and female sexual reproductive glands are called... A) Gonads B) Hormones C) Cowper's glands D) Fallopian tubes
A
The most common form of anemia is... A) Iron-deficiency anemia B) Hypoxia C) Pernicious anemia D) Pulmonary anemia
A
The tiny bones within the middle ear that pick up vibrations and send impulses to the brain are the... A) Ossicles B) Eardrums C) Cochleas D) Auricles
A
What is the function of the larynx? A) Enables speech B) Blocks food from entering the trachea C) Allows for passage of air and food D) Transfers air to the lungs
A
When does menopause occur in females? A) 12 months after a women's last menstrual period B) Once a woman has reached 60 years of age C) When a woman decides that she does not want children D) 3 moths after giving birth
A
Which of the following guidelines is true of working around oxygen equipment? A) Nursing assistants should not allow open flames around oxygen. B) Nursing assistants should adjust oxygen levels when they are too high or too low. C) Nursing assistants should replace oxygen rubbing if it becomes clogged. D) Nursing assistants should prescribe a new oxygen delivery device if the current one is causing skin problems.
A
Which of the following is a care guideline for visual impairments? A) Use the face of an imaginary clock as a guide to explain position of objects in the room. B) Keep the room as dark as possible. C) Walk behind the resident while touching his back. D) Touch the resident before identifying yourself, so as not to startle him or her.
A
Which of the following is a function of the female reproductive system? A) Manufacturing ova, estrogen, and progesterone B) Manufacturing testosterone C) Manufacturing sperm D) Manufacturing insulin
A
Which of the following is true of residents who have angina? A) Residents need to reduce emotional distress as much as possible. B) Nursing assistants need to give residents nitroglycerin. C) Residents should eat large meals to stay satisfied. D) Nursing assistants should encourage residents to exercise most of the time.
A
Which of the following statements is true of Alzheimer's disease (AD)? A) Skills a person has used over a lifetime are usually kept longer. B) Residents with AD will show the same signs at the same times. C) NA's should do everything for residents with AD. D) Alzheimer's disease is a normal part of aging.
A
Which of the following types of muscle is a voluntary muscle? A) Skeletal muscle B) Smooth muscle C) Pulmonary muscle D) Cardiac muscle
A
A nursing assistant can respond to sundowning by... A) Adding more caffeine to the residents diet B) Setting a bedtime routine and keeping it C) Restricting exercise during the day D) Scheduling activates during this time
B
A person with __________ cannot be treated with antibiotics or cured, and may have repeated outbreaks of the disease the rest of his or her life. A) Chlamydia B) Genital herpes C) Gonorrhea D) Syphilis
B
A pressure ulcer with partial-thickness skin loss that loos like a blister or shallow crater is a stage ______ pressure ulcer. A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4
B
Elastic bandages are commonly used to... A) Treat reddened skin B) Keep dressings in place C) Cover cuts in the skin D) Stop numbness and tingling
B
Fluids are encouraged for residents who have had a total knee replacement to help prevent... A) Myocardial infarctions B) Urinary tract infections C) Depression D) Side effects of medication
B
How should a resident with COPD be positioned? A) Flat on his back B) Sitting upright C) Lying on his stomach D) Lying on his side
B
How should an artificial eye be cleaned? A) With alcohol B) With water C) With toothpaste D) With bleach
B
If a resident with AD has lost most of his verbal skills, the NA should.. A) Assume the resident can not understand what is being said B) Use touch, smiles, and laughter C) Ask the resident questions D) Not involve resident in activities
B
If a resident with AD shows violent behavior, the nursing assistant should... A) Hit back B) Remove triggers C) Leave the resident alone until he calms down D) Yell at the resident to scare him into stopping
B
Normal age-related changes for the nervous system include the following: A) Responses and reflexes speed up B) Some memory loss occurs C) Sensitivity of nerve endings in skin increases D) Senses of vision, smell, and taste become stronger
B
One of the nursing assistants responsibilities regarding eczema is... A) Prescribing topical lotions B) Reporting signs of infection C) Draining any oozing fluid from the skin D) Administering medications
B
One way for a nursing assistant to help a resident with AD with eating is to... A) Put a few types of food on the plate at the same time B) Use dishes without a pattern and a simple place setting C) Withhold food until the resident is really hungry D) Serve steaming hot foods and drinks
B
Osteoporosis is caused by lack of ________ in the diet. A) Sodium B) Calcium C) Iron D) Protein
B
Oxygen-rich blood is pumped from the left ventricle via the... A) Right ventricle B) Aorta C) Capillaries D) Veins
B
The _______ is the outer layer of the skin which is composed of dead cells. A) Integument B) Epidermis C) Dermis D) Melanocyte
B
The ________ acts like a lid to shut off the larynx during the swallowing process. A) Trachea B) Epiglotis C) Bronchi D) Alveoli
B
The medical term for chest pain, pressure, or discomfort is... A) Myocardial ischemia B) Angina pectorals C) Coronary artery disease D) Hypertension
B
The process of breathing in and out is called... A) Inspiration B) Respiration C) Expiration D) Expansion
B
Therapy that allows residents with AD to believe that they live in the past or in imaginary circumstances is... A) Reality orientation B) Validation therapy C) Reminiscence therapy D) Remotivation therapy
B
Warm and cold applications should generally be applied for... A) 10 minutes B) 20 minutes C) 30 minutes D) 40 minutes
B
Weakening, wasting away, and decrease in size of a muscle is called... A) Dystrophy B) Atrophy C) Contracture D) Dislocation
B
When should anti-embolia stockings be applied? A) In the evening B) In the morning C) Mid-afternoon D) After residents have finished exercising
B
Which of the following is a common set of treatments for anxiety disorders? A) Electroconvulsive (shock) therapy and psychosurgery B) Medication and psychotherapy C) Psychotherapy and psychosurgery D) Medication and electroconvulsive (shock) therapy
B
Which of the following is a function of the bones? A) Protecting the body from disease B) Lending support to body structures C) Sending messages throughout the human body D) Pumping blood throughout the body
B
Which of the following is a function of the integumentary system? A) Regulates hormone levels in the body B) Prevents the loss of too much water C) Allows the body to move D) Provides an environment for the development of a fetus
B
Which of the following is a normal age-related change for the male reproductive system? A) The prostate gland shrinks. B) Number and capability of sperm decreases. C) Sexual response is faster. D) Menopause begins.
B
Which of the following is a true of scabies? A) It is caused by a build-up of bacteria in the skin. B) Symptoms include rash, intense itching, and sores that may become infected. C) It is not contagious. D) Teenage children and young adults are at a higher risk of acquiring scabies.
B
Which of the following statements about observing mentally ill residents is true? A) An NA does not need to report a comment about suicide as long as it is a joke. B) An NA needs to report changes in mood. C) Social withdrawal does not need to be reported. D) Changes in abilities to perform ADL's do not need to be reported.
B
Which of the following would be the best way for a nursing assailant to respond to a resident with AD who us exhibiting inappropriate sexual behavior? A) The NA should let other residents know what is happening. B) The NA should take the resident to a private area. C) The NA should inform other nursing assistants that the resident has a dirty mind. D) The NA should loudly reprimand the resident to shame him into stopping.
B
_________ is the loss of function of the lower body and legs. A) Concussion B) Paraplegia C) Quadriplegia D) hemiplegia
B
A good way for a nursing assistant to respond to hallucinations is to... A) Tell the residents that what she thinks she sees is not real. B) Tell the resident that she can see the hallucinations too. C) Reassure a resident who is upset and worried. D) Laugh at the resident to ease tensions.
C
A man with benign prostatic hyper trophy may have difficulty with... A) Walking B) Reproducing C) Urinating D) Ejaculating
C
A resident has been acting a little strangely lately. She gets upset very easily, and her eyes are always red. She does not eat much, and sometimes the nursing assistant can smell alcohol on her breath, even in the morning. What should the nursing assistant do? A) The NA should confront the resident about what she has noticed. B) The NA should call Alcoholics Anonymous. C) The NA should report her observations to the nurse. D) The NA should tell the facilities chaplain.
C
About 55% of blood is made up of __________. A) Erythrocytes B) Leukocytes C) Plasma D) Platelets
C
Guidelines for caring for a resident with multiple sclerosis include... A) Rushing resident through tasks B) Administering medications C) Preventing falls D) Encouraging te resident to speak faster
C
If a nursing assistant encounters any sexual situation between two consenting adult residents, she should... A) Ask the residents to stop B) Tell the residents how cute they are C) Provide privacy and leave the area D) Tell the residents friends and families what she saw
C
If a resident with AD is incontinent, the nursing assistant should... A) Withhold fluids B) Dim the bathroom lights C) Mark the bathroom with a sign or picture D) Wait longer periods of time before taking the resident to the bathroom so that he will really need to go when he gets here
C
Non-sterile dressings are applied to... A) Open wounds B) Draining wounds C) Dry wounds that have less chance of infection D) New wounds
C
One component of cardiac rehabilitation is... A) A diet high in sodium will be ordered B) Resident will be discouraged from exercising C) A stress management program will be initiated D) Residents will be encouraged to smoke to help deal with stress
C
One way for a person to keep hypertension under control and prevent complications is to... A) Take medications to increase fluid in the body B) Increase the intake of sodium C) Stop smoking D) Avoid exercise
C
Shingles is a viral infection caused by the same virus that causes ________ and can occur in anyone who has had it. A) Scabies B) Herpes C) Chickenpox D) Eczema
C
The basic working unit of the nervous system is the... A) Brain B) Spinal cord C) Neuron D) Receptor
C
The largest organ in the human body is the... A) Heart B) Lungs C) Skin D) Kidneys
C
The medical term for high blood pressure is... A) Myocardial infarction B) Hypotension C) Hypertension D) Peripheral vascular disease
C
The most common type of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is... A) Phlebitis B) Myocardial infarction (MI) C) Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) D) Coronary artery disease (CAD)
C
The painful and permanent stiffening of a muscle is called... A) Dystrophy B) Atrophy C) Contracture D) Dislocation
C
Treatment for seizures includes... A) Range of motion exercises B) Restraining the resident when seizures occur C) Medication or surgery D) Physical therapy
C
Which of the following is a care guideline for residents recovering from a CVA? A) The NA should do as much as possible for the resident so that care can be completed more efficiently. B) The NA should encourage resident to finish tasks as quickly as possible to help speed recovery. C) The NA should assist with ambulation to prevent falls. D) The NA should place food in the affected/weaker side of the mouth when feeding.
C
Which of the following is a function of the respiratory system? A) Regulates body temperature B) Pumps blood throughout the body C) Supplies oxygen to body cells D) Gives the body shape and structure
C
Which of the following is a good way for a nursing assistant to care for a mentally ill resident? A) The NA should do everything for the resident. B) The NA should give the resident his or her medication when needed. C) The NA should support the resident and his or her family and friends. D) The NA should let the resident know that mental illness is not real.
C
Which of the following is a proper guideline for hearing aids? A) Hearing aids should be left on when not in use. B ) The batteries in a hearing aid last for the life of the hearing aid and do not need to be changed. C) Make sure residents with hearing aids have them turned on. D) Soaking hearing aids in water makes cleaning them easier.
C
Which of the following terms means "a serious loss of mental abilities"? A) Cognition B) Irreversible C) Dementia D) Onset
C
Why is it important for a resident with TB to take all of the prescribed medication? A) The medication is very expensive. B) The healthcare facility loses Medicare funding if all of the medication is not taken. C) Failure to finish the medication makes the person more likely to spread the disease to others. D) Failure to take all of the medication prescribed can weaken the persons musculoskeletal system.
C
A site bath is used to... A) Relax the resident B) Encourage slow, deep breathing C) Measure a residents pulse D) Increase blood flow to pelvic area
D
One benefit of applying heat to the body is that... A) Heat helps stop bleeding B) Heat increases muscular tension C) Heat decreases blood flow due to constriction of blood vessels D) Heat increases movement of oxygen and nutrients into the tissues
D
Residents with congestive heart failure may... A) Be on a high-sodium diet B) Take medications that cause a decrease in urinary output C) Have a force fluids medical order D) Need to do range of motion exercises to improve muscle tone
D
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness. With an autoimmune illness, the body's _________ system attacks normal tissue. A) Endocrine B) Lymphatic C) Circulatory D) Immune
D
Sexually-transmitted infections are caused by sexual contact with an infected person. Sexual contact includes which of the following? A) Mouth-to-mouth kissing B) Contact of hands with the breasts C) Holding hands D) Contact of the mouth with the genitals
D
Signs and symptoms of clinical depression include... A) Intense hunger B) Breath that smells fruity C) Intense, sudden chest pain D) Apathy
D
The _______ is the circular opening which dilates and constricts to adjust the amount of light coming into the eye. A) Sclera B) Iris C) Retina D) Pupil
D
The _______ is/are part of the peripheral nervous system. A) Brain B) Spinal cord C) Cerebrum D) Spinal nerves
D
The first sign of skin breakdown is... A) Muscle damage B) Blackened skin with pressure ulcers C) Shallow crater D) Pale, white, reddened, or purple skin
D
What is a possible benefit of using an incentive spirometer? A) Increasing heart strength B) Strengthening back muscles C) Opening nasal passages D) Helping clear the lungs
D
What should a resident who has asthma avoid? A) Inhalers B) Talking C) Fluids D) Strong smells
D
When a resident with AD pillages and hoards, the nursing assistant should... A) Let the family know that the resident is stealing things B) Lock the resident in his room if the NA does not have time to watch him C) Warm the other residents that the resident with AD is a thief D) Provide a rummage drawer
D
Which of the following is a condition that increases the risk of pressure ulcers? A) Resident flexibility B) Cold air C) Good circulation D) Restricted mobility
D
Which of the following is a function of the nervous system? A) Gives the body shape and structure B) Provides a natural protective covering to the body C) Produces and supplies antibodies and other infection-fighting blood cells D) Senses and interprets information from outside the body
D
Which of the following is a normal age-related change for the female reproductive system? A) Lung capability increases. B) The response to vaccines decreases. C) The amount of calcium in the body increases. D) Vaginal walls become drier and thinner.
D
Which of the following is a normal age-related change of the integumentary system? A) Amount of fat and collagen increases. B) Pressure ulcers occur. C) Hair thickens. D) Skin becomes thinner and more fragile.
D
Which of the following is a nursing assistants responsibility regarding traction? A) The nursing assistant should adjust weights if the residents limb starts to lower. B) The nursing assistant should keep the traction units weights flat on the floor. C) The nursing assistant should give pain medication if traction is causing the resident pain. D) The nursing assistant should report to the nurse if the weights move.
D
Which of the following is one of the functions that the circulatory system performs? A) Senses and interprets information from the environment B) Cushions the brain and spinal cord C) Allows humans to reproduce D) Transports oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to cells
D
Which of the following is true of sexual needs in the elderly? A) As a person ages, he or she completely loses interest in sex. B) Impotence is a normal change of aging. C) Vaginal dryness cannot be treated. D) Lack of privacy in a facility can affect sexual activity.
D
Which of the following statements is true of pressure ulcers? A) When skin begins to break down, it first turns black. B) Pressure ulcers are difficult to heal but do not hurt much. C) Pressure ulcers are impossible to prevent. D) Pressure ulcers can lead to life-threatening infections.
D
