C.N.A. Chapter 18
A resident with a head or spinal cord injury should be repositioned at least every ____________ hours?
2 Hours.
Which of the following statements is true of a closed wound?
A contusion (bruise) is an example of a closed wound.
Parkinson's disease typically causes?
A shuffling gait.
The medical term for chest pain, pressure, or discomfort is?
Angina pectoris.
What kind of shoes are best for diabetic residents to wear?
Breathable shoes (leather, cotton, or canvas).
Residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have trouble with?
Breathing.
Sexually-transmitted infections are passed through sexual contact includes?
Contact of the mouth with the genitals.
What time of day is best to collect a sputum specimen?
Early morning.
The The medical term for high blood pressure is?
Hypertension.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness. With an autoimmune illness, the body's system attacks normal tissue?
Immune.
High blood pressure
Is a measurement of 140/90 or higher.
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to?
Observe the feet regularly for signs of irritation.
Where should the NA stand when helping with ambulation for a resident who is recovering from a stroke?
On the resident's weaker side.
Which of the following statements is true of osteoarthritis?
Pain and stiffness increase in cold, damp weather.
When assisting residents who have had a stroke, the NA should?
Place food in the unaffected/stronger side of the resident's mouth.
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.
How should a resident with COPD be positioned?
Sitting upright.
A resident with AIDS who has nausea and is vomiting should eat?
Small, frequent meals.
A resident with AIDS who has an infection of the mouth may need to eat food that is?
Soft.
The key treatment for malignant tumors of the skin, breast, bladder, colon, rectum, stomach, and muscle is?
Surgery.
What should an NA do when providing oral care for a resident with cancer?
The NA should assist the resident with brushing regularly.
Which of the following would be the best response by the NA if a resident with cancer is experiencing pain?
The NA should assist with comfort measures, such as repositioning.
Which of the following statements is true of casts?
The NA should elevate an extremity that is in a cast.
Which of the following is the best way an NA can communicate with a resident who has cancer?
The NA should listen to the resident if he feels like talking.
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.
What is the best response by an NA if he feels a resident or family member needs more support in dealing with a resident's illness?
The NA should tell the resident's clergyperson that the resident needs a vist.
Which of the following is true of spinal cord injuries?
The higher the injury, the greater the loss of function.
Why is it important for the NA to let the nurse know if she is aware that a resident is taking herbal remedies?
They may interact with the resident's medication.
How is scabies transmitted?
Through indirect contact with personal protective equipment.
After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is?
Tingling or itching in the area where the limb was amputated.
The most common form of diabetes is?
Type 2 diabetes.
Which of the following is helpful for numbness, tingling, and pain in the feet for a resident who has AIDS?
Wearing loose, soft slippers.