Ch. 23-28 CNA test

Terminal illness

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

Breakthrough pain

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

Autoimmune

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

Pressure injuries

One complication of immobility for the integumentary system is

Return fluid to the circulatory system

One function of the immune and lymphatic systems is to

Never apply any product between the toes

One guideline for a nursing assistant who is giving foot care to a resident with diabetes is to

Consider a compromise

One important way to try to resolve a conflict is to

Sharing a drug needle with an infected person

One method of transmission of HIV is

aspiration

One possible complication that can result from a tube feeding is

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

When caring for a dying resident, the nursing assistant should

Nail polish

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

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

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

Burn fat

With hyperglycemia from diabetes, one meth- od the body uses to find materials for energy is to

Stressor

An internal or external factor that can cause stress is called

Increased appetite

One symptom of hyperthyroidism is

Hyperthyroidism

A condition in which the thyroid gland pro- duces too much thyroid hormone is called

Offer ice chips to keep the mouth moist

A guideline for skin, nose, and mouth care that the nursing assistant should provide for a dying resident is

New address

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

24

A nursing assistant must work for pay within the month certification

Finger

A pulse oximeter sensor is normally clipped on a person's

Experience and education

A résumé should include the following information:

Sepsis

A serious illness usually caused by a bacterial infection is called

Hemorrhage

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

Benign tumor

A tumor that is not cancerous is called a

Assistive device

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

Moving a body part toward the body

Adduction is

Pancreas

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

Active range of motion exercises

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

Insulin reaction

Hypoglycemia is also known as

Brittle hair or fingernails

Hypothyroidism can cause which of the following symptoms?

From 95% to 100%

Normal pulse oximetry readings are considered to be

Perform a procedure if it is within his scope of practice

One way for a nursing assistant to determine whether to perform a procedure or not is to

Positioning the body in proper alignment

Postmortem care includes

2 hours

Repositioning a resident on a mechanical ventilator must be done at least every

Bleeding gums

Signs and symptoms of HIV/AIDS include

Dilated pupils

Signs of approaching death include

Stressing over small things

Signs of burnout include

Makes eye contact during the interview

Something important that helps make a job interview successful is if the job applicant

Extension

Straightening a body part is also called

remission

The disappearance of signs and symptoms of cancer is called

Bargaining

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

Acceptance

The stage of dying in which a person prepares for death is identified as

Denial

The stage of dying in which the person feels "no, not me" is the ______stage.

Metabolism and growth

Thyroid hormones primarily regulate the following:

Pronation

Turning downward is also called

Supination

Turning upward is also called

35

Type 2 diabetes usually occurs after age

Never

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

Foot drop

Weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles is

Diabetes

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

A reduced chance of pneumonia

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

Excessive urination

What is a sign of diabetes?

Cancer

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

Seek help from a supervisor

What is one helpful way for a nursing assistant to reduce and manage stress?

Clots are in the drainage tubing

What is one problem associated with chest tubes that should be reported by the nursing assistant?

Jaw dropping

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

Rheumatoid arthritis

What is one type of autoimmune disease?

Promptly reporting a request for a clergy visit

What is one way a nursing assistant can help a family respond to the death of a loved one?

Palliative

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

Sedation

involves the use of medication to calm a