CNA Chapter 5 review questions
What is one thing that a caregiver may see happen to the body following death?
jaw dropping
When using a pulse oximetry device, which of the following should be avoided?
nail polish
Under what circumstance should an applicant leave something blank in a job application?
never
A nursing assistant must work for pay within _______ months of certification
24
Type 2 diabetes usually occurs after age of
35
A nursing assistant must file the following promptly with the state licensing board:
new address
Exercises that put a joint through its full arc of motion and are done by a resident alone, with- out help, are called
Active range of motion exercises
The stage of dying in which a person believes "yes me, but....." is called
Bargaining
When caring for a dying resident, the nursing assistant should
Be aware that the sense of hearing is the last to leave
One symptoms of hypothyroidism is
Brittle hair or fingernails
With hyperglycemia from diabetes, one method the body uses to find materials for energy is to
Burn fat
A condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone is called
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia is also known as
Insulin reaction/shock
Signs of burnout include
obsessing over small things
Thyroid hormones primarily regulate the following:
Metabolism and growth
Diabetes is a condition in which the _____________ does not produce enough insulin
Pancreas
What type of care helps to relieve symptoms and reduce pain for a person who has cancer?
palliative
One function of the immune and lymphatic systems is to
Return fluid to the circulatory system
Which of the following is an example of a physical cue used to help promote independence?
The NA puts her hand around the resident's hand and helps the resident bring a spoonful of food to her mouth.
One complication of immobility for the integumentary system is
pressure injuries
One possible complication that can result from a tube feeding is
aspiration
A type of device used to help a disabled person perform activities of daily living is a(n)
assistive device
A(n) disease is a disease in which the body is unable to recognize its own
autoimmune
A tumor that is not cancerous is called a
bengin tumor
Signs and symptoms of HIV/AIDS include
bleeding gums
A type of severe pain that occurs unexpectedly in some people with cancer is
breakthrough pain
What is one condition that can require an order for a tube feeding?
cancer
What disorder can put a person at a higher risk for sepsis?
diabetes
Signs of approaching death include
dilated pupils
What is a sign of diabetes?
excessive urination
Straightening a body part is also called
extension
Weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles is
foot drop
A sudden loss of blood, called_______, can cause the spleen to release up to a pint of blood.
hemorrhage
One symptom of hyperthyroidism is
increased appetite
Turning downward is also called
pronation
What is a benefit of regular activity and exercise for the respiratory system?
reduced chance of pneumonia
What is one type of autoimmune disease?
rheumatoid arthritis
A serious illness usually caused by a bacterial infection is called
sepesis
An internal or external factor that can cause stress is called
stressor
Turning upward is also called
supination
A type of illness that will eventually cause death is known as a
terminal illness
