Final Review 3

Normal age related changes for the endocrine system include the following A. Decrease in levels of hormones signal the onset of menopause in women B. Testosterone levels in males increase C. Insulin production increases D. body is more able to handle stress

A. Decrease in levels of hormones signal the onset of menopause in women

Normal age related changes for the musculoskeletal system include A. Muscles weaken and lose tone B. Bones gain calcium C. Muscle mass increases, causing weight gain D. Joints become more flexible

A. Muscles weaken and lose tone

The ____ gland is known as the master gland because it controls the hormone production of the other glands A. Pituitary B. Thyroid C. Adrenal

A. pituitary

Weakening, wasting away, and decrease in size of muscle is called A. Dystrophy B. Atrophy C. Contracture D. Dislocation

B. Atrophy

Which of the following is a function of the bones? A. Protecting the body from disease B. Lending support to body structure C. Sending messages throughout the body D. Pumping blood throughout the body

B. Lending support to body structure

_______is the loss of function of the lower body and legs A. Concussion B. paraplegia C. Quadriplegia D. Hemiplegia

B. Paraplegia

A diabetic resident should A. Go barefoot B. Receive careful foot care C. Avoid exercise

B. Receive careful foot care

If a resident with dementia is incontinent, the nursing assistant should A. Withhold fluids B. Dim the bathroom lights C. Mark the bathroom with a sign or picture D. Wait longer periods of time before taking the resident to the bathroom so that he will really need to go

C. Mark the bathroom with a sign or picture

Osteoporosis is caused by lack of

Calcium

A resident with AIDS who has an infection of the mouth may need to eat food that is

soft and pureed

Fluids are encouraged for residents who have had a total knee replacement to help prevent:

urinary tract infection