CNA
Parkinson's disease typically causes
A shuffling gait
One component cardiac rehabilitation is
A stress management program will be initiated
Which of the following statements about observing mentally ill residents is true
An NA needs to report changes in mood
Which of the following is helpful when providing skin care for a resident with cancer
Avoid applying lotion to areas receiving radiation Therapy
Pre-diabetes can be delayed or prevented by
Change in diet and daily exercise
The painful and permanent stiffening of a muscle is called
Contracture
Normal age-related changes for the endocrine system include the following
Decrease in levels of hormones signal the onset of menopause in women
Which of the following terms means a serious loss of mental abilities
Dementia
Before applying a prosthesis the area must be
Dry
The best time to collect a sputum specimen is
Early in the morning
A resident with AIDS who has nausea and is vomiting should
Eat small, frequent meals
The _____________ ask like a lid to shut off the larynx during the swallowing process
Epiglottis
Why is it important for a resident with TB to take all of the prescribed medication
Failure to finish the medication makes the person more likely to spread the disease to others
The medical term for high blood pressure is
Hypertension
Lesbians with congestive heart failure may
I need to do range of motion exercises to improve muscle tone
Rheumatoid arthritis is a autoimmune illness. With a autoimmune illness l, the body's ________ system attacks normal tissue
Immune
Symptoms of hypothyroidism include
Intolerance to cold
Most common form of anemia is
Iron-deficiency anemia
A person with _______ TB infection does not show symptoms and cannot infect other; a person with TB _______ shows symptoms of the illness and can spread to others
Latent,disease
If a resident with AD has problems with dressing, the nursing assistant should
Lay out clothes in the order they should be put on
Which of the following is a common set of treatment anxiety disorders
Medication and psychotherapy
The anxiety disorder that is characterized by repetitive thoughts or behavior is
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Strategies for the better communication with residents who have AD include
Only talking about one subject at a time, using simple, short sentences
The tiny bones within the middle ear that pick up vibrations and send impulses to the brain are the
Ossicles
Which of the following statements is true of osteoarthritis
Pain and stiffness increase in cold or damp weather
___________ is the loss of function of the lower body and legs
Paraplegia
With ________ immunity, a person is given the antibodies needed to defend against an antigen
Passive
Diabetes can lead to which of the following complications
Problems with circulation
When a resident with AD pillages and hoards, the nursing assistant should
Provide a rummage drawer
The _______ is the circular opening which dilated and constricts to adjust the amount of light coming into the eye
Pupil
________ is a method of treatment for cancer that uses high energy waves to attempt to destroy cancer cells in a specific area.
Radiation therapy
A good way for a nursing assistant to respond to hallucinations is to
Reassure a resident who is upset and worried
The function of insulin is to
Regulate the amount of glucose available to the cells for metabolism
If a resident with AD shows violent behavior, the nursing assistant should
Remove triggers
If a resident with AD has problems with bathing, the nursing assistant should
Schedule bathing when the resident is least agitated
After a amputation a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is
Sensation where the limb existed
Which of the following is a function of the nervous system
Senses and interprets information from outside the body
How she resident with COPD positioned
Sitting upright
Which of the following types of muscle is a voluntary muscle
Skeletal muscle
What should a resident who had asthma avoid
Strong smells
Which of the following is a function of the respiratory system
Supplies Oxygen to body cells
Which of the following is a guideline for safe diabetic foot care
The NA should inspect and clean the resident's feet everyday
Which of the following is a nursing assistance responsibility regarding traction
The nursing assistant should report to the nurse if the weights move
If for weight-bearing order for a restaurant with a total hip replacement means that
The resident can bear full weight on both legs
HIV can be transmitted
To a healthcare worker who comes in contact with a contaminated needle
Which of the following is one Of the functions that the circulatory system performs
Transports oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to cells
Fluids are encouraged for residents who have had a total knee replacement to help prevent
Urinary tract infections
One way for a nursing assistant to help a resident with AD with eating is to
Use dishes without pattern and a simple place setting
Which of the following is a care guideline for visual impairments
Use the face of a imaginary clock as a guide to explain position of objects in the room
When is a resident with cancer most likely to suffer from nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hair loss, and decreased resistance to infection
When undergoing chemotherapy