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