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CNA-Test 6
Chapters 21-24
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The basic working unit of the nervous system is the Brain Spinal cord Neuron Receptor | Neuron |
| The tiny bones within the middle ear that pick up vibrations and send impulses to the brain are the Ossicles Eardrums Cochleas Auricles | Ossicles |
| Which is a function of nervous system? Gives the body shape and structure Provides a natural protective covering to the body Produces and supplies antibodies and other infection-fighting blood cells Senses/interprets information from ourside the body | Senses and interprets information from outside the body |
| Whatiscareguideline4residentrecoveringfromCVATheNAshould_ domuchaspossible4residentsocarecanbecompletedefficiently encourageresident2finishtasksquickly2helpspeedrecovery assistwithambulation2preventfall placefoodinaffected/weakersideofmouthwhenfeeding | The NA should assist with ambulation to prevent falls. |
| Parkinson's disease typically causes A shuffling gait Extremely straight posture Memory loss Aggressive behavior | A shuffling gait |
| _______________ is the loss of function of the lower body and legs. Concussion Paraplegia Quadriplegia Hemiplegia | Paraplegia |
| Careguideline4visualimpairments? Usefaceofimaginaryclockasguide2explainpositionofobjectsnroom Keeproomdark as possible. Walk behind the resident while touching his back. Touch the resident before identifying yourself, so as not to startle him or her. | Use the face of an imaginary clock as a guide to explain position of objects in the room . |
| Which is true of Alzheimer's disease? Skillspersonhasused over a lifetime are usually kept longer Residents with AD will show the same signs at the same times NAs should do everything for residents with AD Alzheimer's disease is a normal part of aging | Skills a person has used over a lifetime are usually kept longer. |
| Alzheimer's disease | AD |
| IfresidentwithADisincontinentNAshould Withhold fluids Dim the bathroom lights Mark the bathroom with a sign or picture Wait longer periods of time before taking the resident to the bathroom so that he will really need to go when he gets there | Mark the bathroom with a sign or picture |
| If a resident with AD becomes violent, the NA should Step out of the way and remove triggers if possible Restrain the resident Yell at the resident Ignore the resident | Step out of the way and remove triggers if possible |
| A good way4NA2respond2hallucinations is 2 Tell the resident that what she thinks she sees is not real Tell the resident that she can see the hallucination, too Reassure a resident who is upset and worried Laugh at the resident to ease tensions | Reassure a resident who is upset and worried |
| A nursing assistant can respond to sundowning by Adding more caffeine to the resident's diet Setting a bedtime routine and keeping it Restricting exercise during the day Scheduling activities during this time | Setting a bedtime routine and keeping it |
| The anxiety disorder that is characterized by repetitive thoughts or behavior is Generalized anxiety disorder Posttraumatic stress disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder Social anxiety disorder | Obsessive-compulsive disorder |
| Signs and symptoms of clinical depression include Intense hunger Breath that smells fruity Intense, sudden chest pain Apathy | Apathy |
| The _____________ gland is known as the master gland because it controls the hormone production of other glands Pituitary Thyroid Parathyroid Adrenal | Pituitary |
| The function of insulin is to Regulate growth Stimulate the growth of nervous tissue Trigger the fight or flight response in the body Regulate the amount of glucose available to the cells for metabolism | Regulate the amount of glucose available to the cells for metabolism |
| Normal age-related changes for the endocrine system system : Decrease in levels of hormones signal the onset of menopause in women Testosterone levels in males increase Insulin production increases Body is more able to handle stress | Decrease in levels of hormones signal the onset of menopause in women |
| Diabetes can lead to which of the following complications? Chronic cough Problems with circulation lack of appetite Improved ability to perform strenuous exercise | Problems with circulation |
| Whatisaguideline4safediabeticftcare?NAshould_ inspect/clean the resident's feet every day clip the resident's toenails frequently use lotion between the toes to prevent dryness and cracking use hot water for bathing the feet to help prevent infection | The NA should inspect and clean the resident's feet every day. |
| Which of the following is a function of the immune system? Maintains blood sugar levels Regulates the production of hormones Protects against the invasion of foreign substances and pathogens Regulates body temperature | Protects against the invasion of foreign substances and pathogens |
| A normal age-related change for the immune and lymphatic systems is the Immune system weakens Antibody response speeds up Number of T-cells increases Response to vaccines increases | Immune system weakens |
| HIVcanBtransmitted ToNAwhotouchesinfectedresidenttelephone Toanyonewhouses the same toilet as an infected person To people who hug an infected person when that person has a fever To a healthcare worker who comes into contact with a contaminated needle | To a healthcare worker who comes into contact with a contaminated needle |
| A tumor that is cancerous is called a(n) ___________________ tumor. Opportunistic Benign Malignant Ballistic | Malignant |
| The key treatment for malignant tumors of the skin, breast, and colon is Surgery Chemotherapy Radiation Diet and exercise | Surgery |
| Whatisgoodidea4NAwhocommunicatingwithresidenthascancer?NAshould_ Insistthatresidenttellherwhatheisgoingthrough Listen2residentifhefeelsliketalking IfresidentisworriedNAshouldsayItllallBfine Tellresidentthathergrandmotherbeatcancer/sureresidentwill2 | The NA should listen to the resident if he feels like talking. |
| Normal age-related changes for the musculoskeletal system include Muscles weaken and lose tone Bones gain calcium Muscle mass increases, causing weight gain Joints become more flexible | Muscles weaken and lose tone |
| Weakening, wasting away, and decrease in size of a muscle is called Dystrophy Atrophy Contracture Dislocation | Atrophy |
| The painful and permanent stiffening of a muscle is called Dystrophy Atrophy Contracture Dislocation | Contracture |
| After a total hip replacement, the hip cannot be bent or flexed more than 45 75 90 100 | 90 |
| After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is Not real Sensation where the limb existed The inability to use a new body part The desire to get rid of a new body part | Sensation where the limb existed |
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