CNA module 3 quiz questions
normal respirations per minute
12-16 BPM
The risk of prostate cancer increases when a man is over the age of
60
normal count for radial pulse
60-90 BPM
Which of the following is normal temperature range for the axillary method?
96.6 to 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit
Signs and symptoms of a fecal impaction include the following:
Abdominal cramps and vomiting
_______________is a disorder in which the prostate becomes enlarged and causes problems with urination.
Benign prostatic hypertrophy
The vital signs include
Body temperature, pulse, and respirations
___________is a disorder of the urinary system in which the kidneys cannot filter some waste products.
Chronic renal failure
One important task to complete when collecting a 24-hour urine specimen is to
Create a sign to hang near the bed to alert all staff
What is the disorder in which sac-like pouchings develop in weakened areas of the large intestine?
Diverticulosis
A form of cancer that begins in the uterus is called
Endometrial cancer
What is the acronym used for a chronic stress- related condition of the GI tract?
IBS
Testicular cancer is a form of cancer that...
Is a common form of cancer in younger men
What causes the body to burn fat for fuel, producing substances called ketones?
Ketones are produced when there is not enough insulin in the body.
Which condition signifies the end of the female's ability to reproduce?
Menopause
__________ is the process of breaking down and transforming nutrients that enter the body to provide growth, energy, and maintenance.
Metabolism
A guideline for bowel retraining that the nursing assistant should follow is to
Observe skin closely for changes and answer call lights promptly
______________ hypotension exists when there is a sudden drop in blood pressure when a per- son stands or sits
Orthostatic
When a resident has kidney stones, care by a nursing assistant includes
Reporting blood in the urine promptly
One important step in catheter care is for the nursing assistant to
Rinse at least four inches of catheter nearest the body opening
What is the medical term used to describe a rapid heartbeat?
Tachycardia
What is one reason that a resident might have an order to restrict her fluid intake?
The resident has a gastrointestinal illness.
While residents have a legal right to receive fluids, in which of the following situations would fluids be restricted?
The resident has an NPO order.
Erectile dysfunction is
Treated with medication
Which type of sexually-transmitted infection is caused by a protozoa (single-cell animal)?
Trichomoniasis
A chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine, or colon, is called
Ulcerative colitis
What is a surgical procedure for diverting the passage of urine?
Urostomy
Which of the following is a benefit to humans from water intake?
Water helps move oxygen into the cells.
The medical term for the absence of breathing is
apnea
What is one normal age-related change in the gastrointestinal system?
difficulty swallowing and chewing
A sign of dehydration is
dizziness
What is a condition that results from a weakened sphincter muscle joining the esophagus?
heartburn
Fluid overload can occur when which of the following parts of the body are not working properly?
kidneys and lungs
What is another term for urination?
micturition
A clean-catch specimen is also called a _____________specimen because the first and last voiding are not included in the urine sample.
midstream
Conversation from oz to millimetres
multiply by 60
Electrolytes are chemical substances essential to maintaining in the...
normal fluid balance
A______ is formed when the end of the intestine is brought out of the body through an artificial opening in the abdomen.
stoma
A type of catheter that fits over the penis is called a(n)
texas catheter
The following should be reported to the nurse when observing a resident's urine:
urine has a strong smell
dilate
widen, get bigger