Ch. 23-28 CNA test
Terminal illness
A type of illness that will eventually cause death is known as a
Breakthrough pain
A type of severe pain that occurs unexpectedly in some people with cancer is
Autoimmune
A(n) ___ disease is a disease in which the body is unable to recognize its own
Pressure injuries
One complication of immobility for the integumentary system is
Return fluid to the circulatory system
One function of the immune and lymphatic systems is to
Never apply any product between the toes
One guideline for a nursing assistant who is giving foot care to a resident with diabetes is to
Consider a compromise
One important way to try to resolve a conflict is to
Sharing a drug needle with an infected person
One method of transmission of HIV is
aspiration
One possible complication that can result from a tube feeding is
Be aware that the sense of hearing is the last to leave
When caring for a dying resident, the nursing assistant should
Nail polish
When using a pulse oximetry device, which of the following should be avoided?
The NA puts her hand around the resident's hand and helps the resident bring a spoonful of food to her mouth.
Which of the following is an example of a physical cue used to help promote independence?
Burn fat
With hyperglycemia from diabetes, one meth- od the body uses to find materials for energy is to
Stressor
An internal or external factor that can cause stress is called
Increased appetite
One symptom of hyperthyroidism is
Hyperthyroidism
A condition in which the thyroid gland pro- duces too much thyroid hormone is called
Offer ice chips to keep the mouth moist
A guideline for skin, nose, and mouth care that the nursing assistant should provide for a dying resident is
New address
A nursing assistant must file the following promptly with the state licensing board:
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A nursing assistant must work for pay within the month certification
Finger
A pulse oximeter sensor is normally clipped on a person's
Experience and education
A résumé should include the following information:
Sepsis
A serious illness usually caused by a bacterial infection is called
Hemorrhage
A sudden loss of blood, called_______, can cause the spleen to release up to a pint of blood.
Benign tumor
A tumor that is not cancerous is called a
Assistive device
A type of device used to help a disabled person perform activities of daily living is a(n)
Moving a body part toward the body
Adduction is
Pancreas
Diabetes is a condition in which the does not produce enough insulin
Active range of motion exercises
Exercises that put a joint through its full arc of motion and are done by a resident alone, with- out help, are called
Insulin reaction
Hypoglycemia is also known as
Brittle hair or fingernails
Hypothyroidism can cause which of the following symptoms?
From 95% to 100%
Normal pulse oximetry readings are considered to be
Perform a procedure if it is within his scope of practice
One way for a nursing assistant to determine whether to perform a procedure or not is to
Positioning the body in proper alignment
Postmortem care includes
2 hours
Repositioning a resident on a mechanical ventilator must be done at least every
Bleeding gums
Signs and symptoms of HIV/AIDS include
Dilated pupils
Signs of approaching death include
Stressing over small things
Signs of burnout include
Makes eye contact during the interview
Something important that helps make a job interview successful is if the job applicant
Extension
Straightening a body part is also called
remission
The disappearance of signs and symptoms of cancer is called
Bargaining
The stage of dying in which a person believes "yes me, but....." is called
Acceptance
The stage of dying in which a person prepares for death is identified as
Denial
The stage of dying in which the person feels "no, not me" is the ______stage.
Metabolism and growth
Thyroid hormones primarily regulate the following:
Pronation
Turning downward is also called
Supination
Turning upward is also called
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Type 2 diabetes usually occurs after age
Never
Under what circumstance should an applicant leave something blank in a job application?
Foot drop
Weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles is
Diabetes
What disorder can put a person at a higher risk for sepsis?
A reduced chance of pneumonia
What is a benefit of regular activity and exercise for the respiratory system?
Excessive urination
What is a sign of diabetes?
Cancer
What is one condition that can require an order for a tube feeding?
Seek help from a supervisor
What is one helpful way for a nursing assistant to reduce and manage stress?
Clots are in the drainage tubing
What is one problem associated with chest tubes that should be reported by the nursing assistant?
Jaw dropping
What is one thing that a caregiver may see happen to the body following death?
Rheumatoid arthritis
What is one type of autoimmune disease?
Promptly reporting a request for a clergy visit
What is one way a nursing assistant can help a family respond to the death of a loved one?
Palliative
What type of care helps to relieve symptoms and reduce pain for a person who has cancer?
Sedation
involves the use of medication to calm a
