Med Pro final
A person can develop a pressure ulcer after
2-6 hours of unrelieved pressure
The patient has a plaster of Paris cast. The cast dries in
24-48 hours
After a total hip replacement, the hip cannot be flexed more than
90
Autoimmune system disorders occur when
A persons immune system attacks the body's normal cells, tissues, or organs
If a person has chronic bronchitis, a common symptom is
A smokers cough in the morning
the law protects the public from persons practicing nursing without a license>
A states nurse practice act
An open sore on the lower legs or feet caused by poor blood flow through the veins is
A venous ulcer
a patient has a fractured right hip. How is the leg positioned?
Abducted at all times
A sentinel event is
An occurrence involving death or serious injury
What are major complications for coronary artery disease
Angina, MI, A Fib, sudden death
Which is not a sign or symptom of angina?
Aphasia and dysphagia
Which is a dry-heat application
Aquathermia pad
Why must a nursing assistant be concerned about privacy if documentation is done on a computer?
Because the information is confidential and someone who is not part of the care team might see the screen.
A person has cardiovascular disease. The person has narrowed blood vessels. Why are oxygen needs affected?
Blood flow to and from the heart is affected.
signs of internal hemorrhaging include the following except
Bloody drainage
Which vessels are involved in passing food and oxygen to the cells
Capillaries
What is the first thing a CNA should do after getting a work assignment?
Check if any of his assigned residents requires immediate help or care
you are assisting the nurse with cast care. Which is incorrect?
Cover the cast for the persons warmth.
Which statement about osteoarthritis is incorrect (2 diff ones)
Cured with arthroplasty/being underweight is the common cause
Slough is
Dead tissue that is shed from the skin; it is usually light colored, soft, and moist
Narcotics affect oxygen needs because they
Depress the respiratory center in the brain
Which of the following is an example of an advanced directive
Durable power of attorney for health care
which of the following is an example of an advanced directive
Durable power of attorney for health care
What is the function of the larynx?
Enables speech
After applying a heat or cold application, how often do you need to observe the application site for complications?
Every 5 minutes
Persons with artificial airways need
Frequent oral hygiene
A resident has angina. The person needs to
Have nitroglycerin available at all times
Rheumatoid arthritis occurs in children. which is incorrect?
It is called childhood arthritis
Which statement about osteoporosis is incorrect?
It is caused by high calcium in the diet
How does moisture affect warm and cold applications
It strengthens their effects
A tumor has spread to other body parts. This is
Metastasis
Respiratory depression can occur when
Narcotic drugs are taken in large doses
You are not responsible for oxygen therapy because
Nursing assistants do not give drugs
Hypertension can lead to the following except
Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis
A nursing pattern that brings services from departments to the bedside is
Patient focused care
The most common type of peripheral vascular disease is
Peripheral arterial disease
You are applying a aquathermia pad to a patients lower back. which is incorrect?
Place the pad under the persons lower back
Which of the following is a function of the integumentary system
Prevent the loss of too much water
Threatening to harm a resident if he tells another caregiver about a problem is an example of which type of abuse?
Psychological abuse
A patient is in traction. Which is incorrect
Remove weights for complaints of pain or numbness
Which of the following is true about residents who have angina?
Residents need to reduce emotional distress as much as possible
a resident fell in the shower and fractured his right hip. He is back at the nursing centers after surgery to repair the hip. You know that he is a risk for the following post-operative complications:(2 diff)
Respiratory complications, UTI, and thrombi in his leg veins/pressure ulcers, constipation, and confusion
Breathing is easier for a person with pneumonia when the person is positioned in
Semi- Fowlers position
what is one possible negative result of the functional nursing style of care
Staff may overlook changes in a residents condition
Which has the same meaning for everyone?
Temperature of 99° F
Which position is preferred for preventing pressure ulcers
The 30 degree lateral position
Which of the following is a nursing assistant's responsibility regarding traction
The CNA should report to the nurse if the weights move
Angina occurs when
The heart needs more oxygen
a full weight bearing order for a resident with a total hip replacement means that
The resident can bear full weight on both legs
When a person has pneumonia, fluid intake is increased to
Thin secretions
Which involves inserting a needle into the chest wall?
Thoracentesis
Skin care involves
Using pillows and blankets to prevent skin from being in contact with skin
Which of the following is true of the MDS
a CNAs report may trigger a needed assessment for a resident
A patient has rheumatoid arthritis. the following can relieve pain and inflammation EXCEPT
a cast or traction
______________ means purposefully causing physical mental emotional or financial pain or injury to someone
abuse
Risk factors for hypertension include the following. A person cannot change his or her
age, gender, race, or family history
Oxygen rich blood is pumped from the right ventricle via the
aorta
How many hours of training does OBRA require for CNAs
at least 75
Weakening, wasting away, and decrease in size of a muscle is called:
atrophy
The circulatory system does the following except
bring oxygen into the body
Hypoxia means
cells do not have enough oxygen
A hot pack is reusable. Before storing the pack for future use, you need to
clean it following agency policy
What is a moist cold application
cold compress
When cold is applied to skin, blood vessels
constrict
when heat is applied too long, blood vessels:
constrict
which removes mucus
coughing
Which of the following statements about osteoarthritis is incorrect
cured with arthroplasty
To prevent diabetic foot ulcers, you can do the following except
cut the persons toenails weekly
Which is not a risk factor for atelectasis
deep breathing
dys- means
difficult
A congenital heart defect occurs
during pregnancy
a patient has Rheumatoid Arthritis. Which of the following should you question about their care plan
encourage exercise when RA is active
A resident has a fractured hip. You must use devices to prevent
external rotation of the hip
The omnibus budget reconciliation act of 1987 is a
federal law
The greatest risk from osteoporosis is
fractures
A reduced amount of oxygen in the blood is
hypoxemia
restlessness is an early sign of
hypoxia
Paraplegia is paralysis and loss of sensory function _________
in the legs
Which carries blood from the legs and trunk back to the heart?
inferior vena cava
A resident has a cast. The following signs and symptoms indicate a problem except
joint pain and stiffness
Which chamber pumps blood to all parts of the body
left ventricle
Which of the following is considered a sign of abuse?
missing teeth or hair
Residents with congestive heart failure may
need to do range of motion exercises to improve muscle tone
The amount of hemoglobin containing oxygen is
o2 concentration
about 55% of the blood is made up of:
plasma
Heat applications ______________
promote healing
An ombudsman _____________
promotes the resident's needs and interests
A person has Rheumatoid Arthritis. The person has consented to joint replacement surgery. The affected joint will be replaced with a
prosthesis
This drainage is thick green, yellow or brown
purulent drainage
You are changing a dry, non-sterile dressing. Before you begin, do the following except
put on sterile gloves
Which heart chamber receives blood from body tissues?
right atrium
The main part of a word that gives is meaning is the
root
A person cut herself with a knife while cutting meat. Which is correct?
she has an unintentional wound
A resident with COPD should be positioned
sitting upright
Which is the major cause of chronic bronchitis
smoking
A patient asks to see his chart. What should you do?
tell the nurse
Another term for quadriplegia is
tetraplegia
The following determine the tasks you can do except
the doctors orders
The most important member of the care team is
the resident
influenza is caused by
viruses