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