CNA Class: Test 4: Chapter 21
After a total hip replacement, the hip cannot be bent or flexed more than ____ degrees
90
Which of the following is a nursing assistant's responsibility regarding traction?
The nursing assistant should report to the nurse if the weights move
Osteoporosis is caused by a lack of _____ in the diet
calcium
Before applying a prosthesis, the area must be
dry
elastic bandages are commonly used to
keep dressings in place
Normal age-related changes for the musculoskeletal system include:
muscles weaken and lose tone
A fracture in which the skin is open and the bone may come through the skin is a(n)
open fracture
Fluids are encouraged for residents who have had a total knee replacement to help prevent
urinary tract infections
Which of the following is an example of a prosthesis?
An artificial arm to replace an arm that has been lost
Which of the following is true of cast care?
Elevate the extremity that is in a cast
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 bones?
Lending support to body structures
Which of the following statements is true of osteoarthritis ?
Pain and stiffness increase in cold or damp weather
After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is:
Sensation where the limb existed
Which of the following types of muscle is a voluntary muscle?
Skeletal muscle
A full weight-bearing order for a resident with a total hip replacement means that
The resident can bear full weight on both legs
Weakening, wasting away, and decrease in size of a muscle is called:
atrophy
The painful and permanent stiffening of a muscle is called
contracture