chapter 18
A resident with a head or spinal cord injury should be re-positioned at least injury should be re-positioned at least every hours.
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Which of the following statements is true of a closed wound?
A contusion (bruise) is an example of a closed wound.
Parkinson's disease typically causes
A shuffling gait
The medical term for chest pain, pressure, or discomfort is
Angina pectoris
A(n) stocking is a special stocking that can help with circulation after a knee replacement.
Anti-embolic
Which of the following is helpful when providing skin care for a resident with cancer?
Avoid applying lotion to areas receiving radiation therapy.
Osteoporosis causes
Bones that can break easily
What kind of shoes are best for diabetic residents to wear?
Breathable shoes (leather, cotton, or canvas)
Residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have trouble with
Breathing
Sexually-transmitted infections are passed through sexual contact. Sexual contact includes
Contact of the mouth with the genitals
What time of day is best to collect a sputum specimen?
Early morning
Which of the following are symptoms commonly experienced by people who have diabetes?
Excessive thirst, extreme hunger, frequent urination
Which of the following sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) cannot be cured?
Genital herpes
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
High blood pressure
Is a measurement of 140/90 or higher
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to
Observe the feet regularly for signs of irritation
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 statements is true of osteoarthritis?
Pain and stiffness increase in cold, damp weather.
Which of the following statements is true of diabetes?
People with diabetes must be very careful about what they eat.
When assisting residents who have had a stroke, the NA should
Place food in the unaffected/stronger side of the resident's mouth
Guidelines for caring for a resident with multiple sclerosis include which of the following?
Preventing falls
Which of the following is helpful for a resident who has had a heart attack?
Regular exercise
Which of the following statements is true of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
Residents may take medication that makes them urinate more often.
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
A resident with AIDS who has an infection of the mouth may need to eat food that is
Soft
When helping a resident who has had a hip replacement get dressed, how should the nursing assistant (NA) begin?
Start with the stronger side
The key treatment for malignant tumors of the skin, breast, bladder, colon, rectum, stomach, and muscle is
Surgery
What should an NA do when providing oral care for a resident with cancer?
The NA should assist the resident with brushing regularly.
Which of the following would be the best response by the NA if a resident with cancer is experiencing pain?
The NA should assist with comfort measures, such as re-positioning.
Which of the following statements is true of casts?
The NA should elevate an extremity that is in a cast.
Which of the following is the best way an NA can communicate with a resident who has cancer?
The NA should listen to the resident if he feels like talking.
What is the best response by an NA if he feels a resident or family member needs more support in dealing with a resident's illness?
The NA should speak to the nurse.
Which of the following statements is true of how an NA should assist a resident with one-sided weakness after a stroke?
The NA should stand on the weaker side.
Which of the following is true of spinal cord injuries?
The higher the injury, the greater the loss of function.
Why is it important for the NA to let the nurse know if she is aware that a resident is taking herbal remedies?
They may interact with the resident's medications.
How is scabies transmitted?
Through direct contact with an infected person
After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is
Tingling or itching in the area where the limb was amputated
The most common form of diabetes is
Type 2 diabetes
Which of the following is helpful for numbness, tingling, and pain in the feet for a resident who has AIDS?
Wearing loose, soft slippers
HIV can be transmitted by
blood
A common sign or symptom of eczema is
reddened skin