CNA- Chapter Four Exam
A resident with a head or spinal cord injury should be repositioned at least every _ hours
2
How many bones are in the human body?
206
What is one way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal changes of aging related to the urinary system?
A
Which of the following are symptoms commonly experienced by people who have diabetes?
A
Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system?
A
Parkinson's disease typically causes
A Shuffling gait
A normal change of aging for the female reproductive system is
A loss of calcium
How does the immune system protect the body from disease?
A. Through nonspecific and specific immunity
A(n) _____ stocking is a special stocking that can help with circulation after a knee replacement.
Anti-embolic
Which of the following would best help a resident who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Asking the resident not to lie down for at least two to three hours after eating
Which of the following is helpful when an NA is providing skin care for a resident who has cancer?
Avoiding applying lotion to areas receiving radiation therapy
One way a nursing assistant can help with normal changes of aging related to the integumentary system is to?
B
Which of the following statements is true of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
B
Which of the following statements is true of how an NA should assist a resident with one-sided weakness after a stroke?
B
Which of the following statements is true of the skin?
B.
Osteporosis causes
Bones that can break easily
What kind of shoes are best for residents with diabetes to wear?
Breathable shoes (leather, cotton, or canvas)
Residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have trouble with?
Breathing
Guidelines for caring for a resident with multiple sclerosis include which of the following?
C
What should an NA do when providing oral care for a resident with cancer?
C
Which of the following is true of spinal cord injuries?
C
What is one reason why females are more likely to have urinary tract infections than males?
Having a shorter urethra
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
Which of the following is a function of the nervous system?
It senses and interprets information from outside the body
The yellowish fluid that carries disease-fighting cells is called
Lymph
Which anatomical term means toward the midline of the body?
Medial
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a resident who has diabetes is to
Observe the feet regularly
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 is helpful for a resident who has had a heart attack?
Regular Exercises
When helping a resident who has had a hip replacement get dressed, how should the nursing assistant (NA) begin?
Start with the weaker side
What can a nursing assistant do to help prevent urinary tract infections?
The NA should wipe from front to back when giving perineal care.
Homeostasis is?
The condition in which all of the body systems are working their best
When atrophy occurs
The muscle decreases in size
Which of the following is true of muscles?
They provide movement of body parts
Which of the following is helpful for a resident who has AIDS and has numbness, tingling, and pain in his feet?
Wearing loose slippers
How is glaucoma often treated?
With eye drops
Which anatomical term means the front of the body?
anterior
Respiration consists of
inspiration and expiration
High blood pressure
is a consistent measurement of 130/80 or higher
What happens when a cataract develops?
lens of the eye becomes cloudy
What does the abbreviation PWB stand for?
partial-weight bearing
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
The eye and ear are part of
the nervous system
The respiratory system is made up of
trachea, bronchi, lungs
