CNA: Chapter 4: Body Systems and Related Conditions
A resident with a head or spinal cord injury should be re-positioned at least every ____ hours.
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How many bones are int he human body?
206
Which of the following is helpful when providing skin care for a resident with cancer?
Avoid applying lotion to areas receiving radiation therapy.
Osteoporosis causes
Bones that can break easily
Respiration consists of
Inspiration and expiration.
High blood pressure
Is a measurement of 130/80 or higher.
How should a resident with COPD be positioned?
Sitting upright
Which of the following is helpful for numbness, tingling, and pain in the feet for a resident who has AIDS?
Wearing loose slippers.
How is glaucoma often treated?
with eye drops
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
What can be done to help a resident who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Ask the resident not to lie down for at least two to three hours after eating.
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
Why are females more likely to have urinary tract infections than males?
Due to having a shorter urethra.
Which of the following are symptoms commonly experienced by people who have diabetes
Excessive thirst, extreme hunger, frequent urination
The medical term for high blood pressure is
Hypertension
Which of the following statements is true of the skin?
If it feels heat, cold, pain, touch and pressure.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness. With an autoimmune illness, the body's _________________system attacks normal tissue.
Immune
Which of the following is a function of the nervous system?
It senses 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
The yellowish fluid that carries disease-fighting cells is called
Lymph
Which anatomical term means toward the midline of the body?
Medial
What is one good way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal changes of aging related to the urinary system?
NA's should offer frequent trips to the bathroom.
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to
Observe the feet regularly for signs of irritation.
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.
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
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.
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.
What happens when cataracts develop?
The lens of the eye becomes cloudy
When atrophy occurs
The muscle decreases in size.
The eye and ear are part of
The nervous system
Which of the following is true of muscles?
They provide movement of body parts
27. 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
What can a nursing assistant do to help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
Wipe from front to back when giving perineal care.
A normal change of aging for the female reproductive system is
a loss of calcium
