CNA Quiz 2 (6-12)

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Families help residents by

communicating with the care team

Preschool (ages 3 to 6)

develop vocabulary/ language skills, learn to play cooperatively in groups, and begin to learn right from wrong

During a resident admission the NA should

explain how to work the call light and bed controls

Fowler's poistion

head and shoulders elevated and in a semi sitting position 45-60 degrees

Another name for insulin reaction is

hypoglycemia

Most common developmental disability

intellectual disability

What is true of sleep?

lack of sleep can cause decreased mental function

Toddler (ages 1 to 3)

learn to speak, gain coordination of their limbs, and gain control over their bladders and bowels

When a resident is suspected of having a heart attack, a nursing assistant should

loosen any clothing around the neck

Sims' position

lying on left side with upper knee flexed and raised toward the chest

True of normal aging process

most elderly people are active and engaged in activities

The basic unit of the nervous system

neuron

During an in-house transfer of a resident the NA should

pack all of the residents belongings

"Master gland"

pituitary gland

Use of cane when ambulating

place cane six inches in front of stronger leg

Dorsal recumbent position

placed for examination of the breasts, chest and abdomen

Specific immunity

protects against a particular disease that is invading the body at a given time

Nonspecific immunity

protects body from disease in general

Developmental disabilities

restrict physical and/or mental ability

Down Syndrome

small skull, a flattened nose, and short fingers, in addition to intellectual impairment

The bedside stand is used for

storing equipment

If a residents walker seems to short for the resident to use properly

the NA should inform the nurse

In infants, physical development moves from

the head down

A sign that a stroke is occurring is

the inability to speak or to speak clearly

What is an example of a psychosocal need

the need for acceptance

Why might a resident need emotional support during a physical exam?

the resident may fear what the examiner will find

When transferring residents who have a strong and weak side

the strong side moves first

Cognitive development (6-10 years of age)

thinking and learning skills

Normal changes of aging

thinner, drier skin

Insulin reaction can be caused by

too little food

When should sheets be changed?

when they are soiled, wrinkled or damp

One condition or problem that can cause a lack of sensation is

Diabetes

Saliva is involved in what?

Digestion

Medical term for difficulty breathing

Dyspnea

Why are females more likely to have UTI's compared to males?

Females have a shorter urethra

Which of the following terms applies to body mechanics?

Fulcrum and lever

Peristalsis

Involuntary contractions that help move food into the stomach

Yellowish fluid that carries disease-fighting cells

Lymph

Term that means toward middle of the body

Medial

When positioning

NAs should check residents skin each time they are repositioned

RACE

Remove resident Activate alarm or call 911 Contain fire Extinguish

In which position should a resident be placed in for eating?

Sitting as upright as possible

Medical term for fainting

Syncope

How does the immune system protect the body from disease?

Through nonspecific and specific immunity

Normal change of aging for the female reproductive system is

a loss of calcium

With residents with Cerebral palsy

allow for them to move slowly

Residents in wheelchairs should be repositioned

at least every hour

Bed bound residents should be repositioned

at least every two hours

Autism

boys are more often affected than girls

Cerebral palsy

brain damage either while in the uterus or during birth, which causes problems with muscle coordination, gait and speech

How many bones are in the human body?

206

According to OBRA, what temp range must a LT facility maintain?

71-81 degrees F

Term that means front of body

Anterior


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