CNA Quiz 2 (6-12)
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
