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CNA exam final

Question	Answer
Primary nursing is a nursing care pattern. True or False?	False
The health team is focused on writing agency policies and procedure. True or False?	False
Persons are expected to recover from an acute illness. True or False?	True
Long-term care centers only provide care to frail older persons. True or False?	False
The nursing team involves the doctor, RNs, and physical therapists. True or False?	False
Assisted-living residences provide skilled nursing care to persons no longer able to live in the own homes. True or False?	False
No one can abuse, neglect, or mistreat a resident. True or False?	True
S physical therapist assists person with musculo-skeletal problems. True or False?	True
An agency or program for persons who are dying is	Hospice
Persons who perform delegated tasks under the supervision of licensed nurses are	Nursing assistants
The goal of health team is to	Provide quality care
A federal health insurance program providing benefits for persons 65 years of age and older and for some younger people with certain disabilities is	Medicare
Nursing assistants work under the supervision of	Licensed nurses
An illness from which the person will not likely recover is	A terminal illness
Your role in the survey process includes the following Interviewing the family. True or False?	False
OBRA requires a nursing assistant registry in every state. True or False?	True
Retraining and a new competency evaluation programs are required for nursing assistants who have not worked for 12 months. True or False?	False
Nursing assistants supervise other nursing assistants. True or False?	False
Under the supervision of RNs, nursing assistants take phone order from doctors. True or False?	False
You can never refuse to perform a delegated task. True or False?	False
The RN can delegate his or her responsibilities to you. True or False?	False
You are responsible for your actions. True or False?	True
A boundary violation is an act or behavior that meets your needs, not the person's. True or False?	True
The is an official record of persons who have successfully completed a nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program.	Nursing assistant registry
The intentional mistreatment or harm of another is	abuse
Nursing assistants can have their certification denied, revoked, or suspended for	Neglecting a patient or resident
The nurse tells you to perform a procedure. Do whatever the nurse tells you to do is True or False?	False
Negligence by a professional person is	malpractice.
You are allowed to obtain a person's written consent. True or False?	False
You observe a patient's daughter slapping him. who should you inform?	Tell the nurse at once.
lying on a job application is fraud. True or False?	True
how you dress for a job interview is important True or False?	True
Tardiness and absences are common reasons for losing a job. True or False?	True
YOu feel that you are being harassed at work. you should ignore it to avoid causing trouble. True or False?	False
Gossiping is unprofessional and hurtful. True or False?	True
You could lose your job for tending to personal matter while at work. True or False?	True
To function at your best, you must by physically and mentally healthy, through eating high in fats, and salts. True or False?	False
Seeing things for anther's point of view is	Empathy
You are talking about a patient while at lunch, you are practicing good work ethics. True or False?	False
Professional appearance involves the following wear a lot of jewelry and bright nail polish. True or False?	False
You are ill and cannot come to work, follow the agency's attendance policy. True or False?	`True
confidentiality means	trusting other with personal and private information.
When planning your work you need to decide what to do and when to do each task. this is called	propority setting.
You are resigning from a job; you do not need to give notice if you have another job. True or False?	False
Managing stress is important stress affects	the whole person
The medical record is a permanent legal document. True or False?	True
Everyone who works at a health care agency has the right to read patient and resident records. True or False?	False
Symptoms are seen, heard, felt, or smelled by an observer. True or False?	False
A prefix is often used alone. True or False?	True
The root contains the basic meaning of the word. True or False?	True
You may share your computer password with other members of the health team. True or False?	False
Conflicts in the work setting can affect the quality of care provided. True or False?	True
A written or electronic account of a person's condition and response to treatment and care is the	medical record
Flow sheets are	used to record frequent measurements or observations
Priorities and goals are set during this step of the nursing process.	Planning
When recording on a patient's or resident;s chart use a pencil in case you make a mistake. True or False?	False
Anterior means	at or toward the front of the body or body part.
Inflammation of a joint is	Arthritis
Shortened forms of words or phrases are	abbreviations
The prefix "ab" means	away from
you have a disagreement with a co-worker about your work schedule. what should you do?	Ask to talk about the problem with your supervisor.
Self-esteem needs are the most important for survival. True or False?	False
A resident's behavior is unpleasant. you can avoid the person. True or False?	False
Verbal messages more accurately reflect a person's feeling than nonverbal messages. True or False?	False
Everyone likes to be touched. True or False?	False
open-ended questions lead the person to share thoughts, feelings, or ideas. True or False?	True
Giving your opinion promotes food communication True or False?	False
When dealing with a person who is upset, listen and use silence. True or False?	True
You must assume that the person who is comatose can hear and understand you. True or False?	True
The presence or absence of family and friends affects the person's quality of life. True or False?	True
Family and friends are allowed to visit in private. True or False?	True
The language, values, beliefs, habits, likes, dislikes, and customs of a group passed from one generation to the next is	Culture.
Higher-level need must be met before lower level needs. True or False?	False
Anger is always expressed verbally. True or False?	False
Any lost, absent, or impaired physical or mental function is a	disability
Ask several questions at once does promote effective communication. True or False?	False
Communication that uses the written or spoken word is	verbal communication.
Body language includes tone of voice. True or False?	False
Sitting back in the chair with your arms crossed is effective listening. True or False?	False
direct questions are used to	make sure you understand what was said.
all disabilities are permanent. True or False?	False
The digestive system is the largest system of the body. True or False?	False
The ball-and-socket joint allows movement in all directions. True or False?	True
The action of the stomach is controlled by involuntary muscles. True or False?	True
The peripheral nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord. True or False?	False
Plasma is mostly water. True or False?	True
During systole, the heart chambers fill with blood. True or False?	False
The smallest branch of an artery is a capillary True or False?	false
In the lungs, oxygen and Carbon dioxide are ex exchanged between the alveolar and capillaries. True or False?	True
The urinary system removes liquid waste from the body. True or False?	False
male sex cells are called sperm. True or False?	True
Ovaries secrete the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. True or False?	False
The uniting of sperm and ovum into one cell is called menstruation. True or False?	False
Leukocytes are necessary for the clotting of blood. True or False?	False
The basic unit of body structure is	a cell
this type of bone bears the body's weight	long bone
Muscles perform the following; movement of body parts, maintenance of posture, and production of body heat. True or False?	True
The largest part of the brain and the center or thought and intelligence is	cerebrum
The substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen and gives blood it's color is	Hemoglobin
which heart chamber pumps blood to the lungs?	The right Ventricle
Where does digestion begin?	In the mouth
Food mixed with gastric juice to form a semi-liquid substance is called	chyme
Urine passes from the bladder through the	Urethra
The lining of the uterus is	The cervix
The system that protects the body from disease and infection is the	Immune system
Geriatrics is the study of aging process. True or False?	False
Quality of life always declines as people age. True or False?	False
As people age, muscles atrophy and strength decreases. True or False?	True
The senses of smell and taste decrease with age. True or False?	True
As people age, lung tissue becomes more elastic. True or False?	False
Nursing centers provide care for people who can't care for themselves. True or False?	True
Older people are at risk for urinary tract infections. True or False?	True
Married couples in nursing centers can share the same room. True or False?	True
Long-term care ombudsmen are hired by nursing centers to promote resident rights. True or False?	False
Most older people	lead happy, meaningful lives
aging means illness and disability. True or False?	True
Retirement often means	reducing income.
Changes in the integumentary system occur with aging; the skin is easily damaged. True or False?	True
Changes in the circulatory system occur with aging; the heart muscle pumps with greater force. True or False?	False
Aging requires certain dietary changes; people with chewing problems need high-fiber foods. True or False?	True
The physical changes of aging decrease the older person's risk for injury. True or False?	False
Calling the person by name is a safe way to identify the person. True or False?	False
Abdominal thrusts are used to relieve foreign body airways obstruction in pregnant women. True or False?	False
Choking can lead to cardiac arrest. True or False?	True
try to repair broken equipment yourself. True or False?	False
Two- pronged plus are used on all electrical equipment. True or False?	False
Abdominal thrusts are not used for	very obese people
You notice a frayed electrical cord on a resident's bed. what should you do?	Report it to the nurse at once.
Empty ashtrays into metal waste paper baskets prevention measure for fire. True or False?	False
Pulling the chair backwards when transporting a person promotes wheelchair safety. True or False?	False
MSDS one must check.	Before using a hazardous substance.
turning electrical equipment off after it is unplugged promote safety where oxygen is used. True or False?	False
Errors in care are reported	at once
You are dealing with an agitated person you should touch the person. True or False?	False
Risk management involves	Identifying and controlling risks and safety hazards affecting the agency.
A malignant tumor grow slowly and does not invade healthy tissue. True or False?	False
Radiation destroy cancer cells and normal cells. True or False?	True
A closed fracture means the bone is broken but the skin is intact. True or False?	True
Osteoporosis is common in young men. True or False?	False
Traction is removed to make the person's bed. True or False?	False
A person may not notice gradual hearing loss.True or False?	True
With traumatic brain injury, disabilities depend on the severity and location of the injury. True or False?	True
When communicating with a person with a hearing loss, speak in a very loud voice. True or False?	False.
Surgery is the only treatment for cataracts. True or False?	True
Eyeglass are kept on the over bed table at night. True or False?	False
Hypertension is cause of stroke. True or False?	False
multiple sclerosis is cured with drugs and diet. True or False?	False
Quadriplegia is paralysis in the arms, legs, and trunk. True or False?	True
Smoking is the most common cause of emphysema. True or False?	True
Angina means chest pain. True or False?	True
The use of condoms helps prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. True or False?	True
Inflammation of the mouth is	Stomatitis
Fatigue and fever are common in osteoarthritis. True or False?	False
The surgical replacement of a joint is	Arthroplasty
A plaster cast is applied to a patient's leg and cover with a blanket. True or False?	False
when caring for a person with a hip fracture you keep the operated leg adducted exercises as directed. True or False?	False
The person needs good skin care if they are in rehabilitation for a stroke. True or False?	False
vision problems may occur if you have multiple sclerosis. True or False?	True
Aphasia	is Total or partial loss of the ability to use or understand language.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS0 affects	muscles for speaking, chewing and swallowing.
Hearing aids make sounds louder. True or False?	True
Cataract is an eye disorder in which the lens becomes cloudy. True or False?	True
This is an eye disorder that blurs central vision.	Age-related muscular degeneration.
caring for a blind person you should avoid using words, "see," look, or read" True or False?	False
Braille is	A reading and writing system that uses raised dots.
Cardiovascular disorder, the resting blood pressure is too high.	Hypertension.
when caring for a person with congestive heart failure; encouraging to 2500mL per day. True or False?	false
What cannot be changed with risk factors for coronary artery?	family history.
TB is	spread by Airborne droplets
Diverticular disease involves	small pouches in the colon.
Hepatitis A	spread by the fecal-oral route.
cystitis	bladder infection
Benign pro-static hyperplasia involves; blood and pus in the urine. True or False?	False
Type 1 diabetes; it is treated with diet and exercise only. True or False?	False
HIV virus is	spread by unprotected anal, vaginal, and oral sex.
Restraints are safe. They are always used to prevents falls. True or False?	False
Restraints are used only after trying all other appropriate alternatives. True or False?	True
Restraints can increase a person's confusion and agitation. True or False?	True
The person in a restraints is checked every hour. True or False?	False
The straps of vest restraints always cross. True or False?	True
Restraints are secured to bed rails. True or False?	False
Keep full bed rails up when using vest jacket, or beilt restraints. True or False?	True
Drugs are restraints if they are used to control a person's behavior or to restrict the person's movement. True or False?	True
safety measure for using a restraint; using a sheet to restrain a person on the toilet. True or False?	False
any action that punishes or penalizes a person is	discipline
consent is required for restraint use; you are responsible for obtaining the person's informed consent. True or False?	False
Restraints use is never allowed in health care agencies. True or False?	False
required for restraints use?	A doctor's order
Restraint alternative; the person's wheelchair is placed tight against a table and locked in place. True or False?	False
Unneccessary restraint is	False imprisonment.
The risk of falling increases with age. True or False?	True
Most falls occur before breakfast. True or False?	False
The bed in the lowest horizontal position except when giving bedside car. True or False?	TrueLeg bags are not used with condom catheters True or False?
Bed rails are safe for persons trying to get out of bed without help. True or False?	False
If a person starts to fall, try to prevent the fall. True or False?	False
Helping co-workers with their patients or residents is an important part of teamwork. True or False?	True
Most falls occur in	Patient and resident rooms and in bathrooms.
To help prevent falls, do the following answer signal lights promptly. True or False?	True
To prevent falls always lower the bed to lowest position when ou are done giving care. True or False?	True
help prevent falls by having the person wear non-skid footwear. True or False?	False
bed rails are raised for all patients and residents at night. True or False?	False
transfer/ gait belts the belt goes across the persons cheast. True or False?	False
1 ounce	30 cc's
ADL	Acitives of Daily living
* ounces of orange juice how many CC's?	240 cc's
DNR	do not recutate
AMB	amblutate/ walk
brady	slowly
poly	many, much
ab	away from
endo	inner, insive
micro	small
hemi	half
lauk	white
a, an	without not lack of
mono	one, small
intra	within
neo	new
bi	double, two twice
non	not
macro	large
auto	self
contra	against, oppsite
post	after, behind
hypo	under, decrease, less than normal
pre	before, in front of, prior to
dys	bad, illness abnormal
retro	backward, behind
sub	under, beneath
ad	to, towards, near
supra	above, over
tachy	fast rapid
trans	across
eryth	red
uni	one
hyper	excessive, too much, high
mal	bad, illness, disease
Poor body mechanices can result in fatigue, muscle strain and injury. True or False?	True
The muscles in the lower back are used to lift heavy objects from the floow. True or False?	False
bending from the waist placves strain on small back muscles. True or False?	True
Proper positioning helps prevent pressure ulcers and contractures. True or False?	True
Report a work-related injury only if you feel pain. True or False?	False
Erogomics are	involves changing the task, work station equpiment and tools to help reduce stress on the worker's body.
Body mechanics; lean over the person to give care. True or False?	False
Risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are	Turning your whole body when chaning the direction of your movement.
What will likely lead to back disorder?	twisting while lifting.
Contractures can develop from	staying in one position too long
The back-lying position is the	Dorsal recumbent position.
The back and buttocks are against the back of the chair. True or False?	True
OBRA requires that nursing centers maintain a temperature range of 65 F to 75 F. True or False?	False
If you smoke, you must wash your hands after handling smoking materials and before giving care. True or False?	True
Light controls should be within the person's reach. True or False?	True
Bed wheels are kept locked at all time, except when moving the bed. True or False?	True
Older and frail persons are at risk for entrapment within parts of the hospital bed system. True or False?	True
The urinal is placed on the over-bed table, True or False?	False
The signal light is always kept within the person's reach. True or False?	True
A nursing center resident hoards food in the drawer of her bedside stand. YOu must wait until the person leaves the room and then remove the food. True or False?	False
Practice hand hygiene before handling clean linens and after handling dirty lines.	True
When removing dirty linens from the bed, roll each piece towards you. True or False?	False
When placing the bottom sheet on the bed, face hem-stitching down. True or False?	True
Dealing with pain is often easier when family and friends offer support. True or False?	True
Illness decreases the need for rest and sleep. True or False?	False
changes in the person's usual environment can affect amount and quality of sleep. True or False?	True
Exercising right before bedtime promotes sleep. True or False?	False
The person's until	is a private area
you help control noise by	Answering phones and signal lights promptly
To use the hospital bed safely,lower the bed to the lowest horizontal position to give care. True or False?	False
To provide full visual privacy, pull the curtain completely around the bed when giving care.True or False?	True
A surgical bed	person has arrived by stretcher to head into ______
When making an occupied bed cover the person with bedspread. True or False?	False
When handling linens, you	collect them in the order of use.
Providing a bright noisy and cheerful setting will not relieve pain. True or False?	True
A chronic condition in which a person cannot sleep or stay asleep all night is	Insomnia.
To promote sleep	make sure linens are clean, dry and wrinkle-free.
abdomino	abdomen
glyco	sugar
fibro	fiber
arthro	Joint
Cranio	Skull
angio	Vessel
Gluco	sweetness
fastro	stomach
card, cardio	heart
hepato	liver
cephalo	head
chole, cholo	bile
glosso	tongue
dento	tooth
gyn, gyne, gyneco	women
cyano	blue
laryngo	larynx
chondro	cartilage
arterio	artery
encephalo	brain
broncho	bronchi
hydro	water
mammo	breast
myo	muscle
meno	menstration
derma	skin
hystero	uterus
colo	colon
laparo	abdomen, loin, or flank
hem, hema, hemo, hemato	blood
UTI	Urinary Tract Infection`
URI	upper respiratory Infection
Later	on the side
half of f8oz is how many cc's?	120 cc's
T, p, R + B/p	vital signs
Hypoxia is life threatening True or False?	True
Adults normally have 12 to 50 reparations per minute. True or False?	False
Orthopnea is a normal breathing patter. True or False?	False
Pulse oximetry reduces the need for good observation. True or False?	False
Persons with breathing difficulties often prefer to sit up and lean over a table to breathe. True or False?	true
Nursing assistants are responsible for giving oxygen. True or False?	False
Oxygen is treated as a drug. True or False?	True
The lack or absence of breathing is	Apnea
deep-breathing and coughing exercises; they are not done after surgery because they are too painful. True or False?	False
allowing the person to rest in the same position for 4 hours promotes oxygenation. True or False?	False
Respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette are needed if the person	has a productive cough.
What is normal pulse oximetry measurement?	96%
Health team member orders the device to give oxygen?	Doctor
the amount of oxygen given is the	flow rate
you Remove the oxygen device will assisting with oxygen administration. True or False?	False
When collecting urine, stool, and sputum specimens, you must follow standard precautions and the bloodborne pathogen standard. True or False?	True
When collecting specmines, you must not touch the inside of the container or lid. True or False?	True
Sputum and saliva are the same. True or False?	False
The perineal area is cleaned before collecting a midstream urine specimen. True or False?	True
Hematuria means blood in the stool. True or False?	False
Urine pH tests for glucosuria. True or False?	True
When collecting specimens, you are responsible for correctly identifying the person. True or False?	True
Collect the specimen as soon as you have time is rule for collecting specimens. True or False?	False
Collected for a routine urinalysis is?	A random urine specimen
which specimen is collected to test for glucose and ketones?	A fresh-fractional specimen.
to use reagent strips correctly, do following	follow the manufacturer's instructions.
When collecting a stool specimen the person uses the toilet to obtain the specimen. True or False?	False
when collecting a sputum specimen; the person rinses the mouth with mouthwash. True or False?	False
Hemoptsis	is a bloody sputum
The person with a contracture is permanently deformed and disabled. True or False?	True
Moving from a sitting to a standing position quickly prevents postural hypo-tension. True or False?	False
Trochanter rolls prevent the hips from turning inward. True or False?	False
Perform range-of-motion exercises to the neck only if allowed by agency policy and the nurse instructs you to do so. True or False?	True
A cane is held on the weak side of the body. True or False?	False
The care plan tells you when to apply and remove a brace. True or False?	True
The nursing staff chooses the activities a person attends. True or False?	False
Muscle atrophy is	A decrease in the size or a wasting away of muscle tissue.
A resident is on strict bedrest. needs	Good body alignment is important.
Bed cradles are used to	keep the weight of top linens off the feet.
ROM The joint is moved slightly past the point of pain. True or False?	False
abduction	moving away from the midline.
A person uses crutches to walk; the person wears comfortable bedroom slippers when walking. True or False?	False
Braces are used for the following reasons prevent infection. True or False?	False
A patients wears an ankle brace. when you remove the brace, you notice a reddened area on the ankle bone what should you do.	Report you observation to the nurse.
Rehabilitation focuses on the person's disabilities. True or False?	False
Self-care is a goal of rehabilitation. True or False?	True
Every part of your job focuses on promoting the person's independence. True or False?	True
A person has both legs amputated. the person cannot learn self-care. True or False?	False
A disability often affects self-esteem and relationships. True or False?	True
statement about disabilities; recovery is always complete. True or False?	False
Rehabilitation starts when	the person seek health care
Rehabilitation focuses on	The whole person
You help prevent pressure ulcers by	Turning and repositioning the person every 4 hours
A patient does not feel that he is making progress. the person is angry. how can you help them?	Try to understand the person's feeling offer support.
You promote the person's quality of life by	providing privacy when the person is practicing new skills.
You are feeling frustrated by a person's slow progress. what should you do?	Discuss your feelings with the nurse.
myelo	spinal chord, Bone marrow
pharygo	pharynx
phlebo	vein
stomato	mouth
nephri	kidey
thermo	hear
osteo	bone
rhino	nose
pedi	child
thrombo	clot, thrombus
pnea	breathing respiration
thyro	thyroid
ortho	straight
thoraco	cheast
psycho	mind
pneumo	lung, air,gas
toxico	poison, poisonous
thracho	thrachea
recto	rectum
urino	urine
utero	uterus
vasi	blood vassel
necri	death
vertebro	spine
procto	rectum
salpingo	Eustachian tube, uterine tube
opthalmo	eye
oto	ear
uri	urine, urinary tract
urethri	urethera
Q	every
tachycardia	fast heat beat
bradycardia	slow heat beat
SOB	shortness of Breath
TPR	Temp., plus, respiration
A wound is a break in the skin or mucous membrane. True or False?	True
Wound care involves preventing infection and preventing further injury. True or False?	True
Skin tears provide a portal of entry for microbes. True or False?	True
A bed cradle raises the heels and feet off the bed. True or False?	False
Circulatory ulcers are usually found on the arms. True or False?	False
Elastic stocking are applied before the person get out of bed. True or False?	True
Tape is used to secure a dressing Tape should circle the entire body part. True or False?	False
Incorrect application of binders can cause severe discomfort, skin irritation, and circulatory and respiratory problems. True or False?	True
When heat is applied to the skin, blood vessels in the are dilate. True or False?	True
Older and fair-skinned people are at risk for complications from heat applications. True or False?	True
hot compresses and packs are left in place for 30 to 35 minutes. True or False?	False
Pins are used to secure the aquathermia pad in place. True or False?	False
Burns and blisters can occur from intense cold. True or False?	True
Moist cold applications penetrate deeper than dry cones. True or False?	True
Before applying an ice bag, place it in a cover. True or False?	True
Which position is recommended for preventing pressure ulcers?	The 30-degree lateral position
An open sore on the lower legs or feet caused by poor blood flow through veins is	venous ulcer
would dressing and undressing the person quickly help prevent skin tears. True or False?	False
Which measure helps prevent pressure ulcers?	Using pillows and blankets to prevent skin from being contact with skin.
Elastic bandages are re-applied when loose or wrinkled. True or False?	True
You are changing a dry, non-sterile dressing. before you begin, put on sterile gloves. True or False?	False
Heat applications are used for control bleeding True or False?	False
You assisting with a resident with a sitz bath; blood flow to perineum and rectum decreases. True or False?	False
You are applying an aquathermia pad to a patient's lower back. place the pad under the person's lower back. True or False?	False
After applying heat or cold application how often do you need to observe the application site for complications?	10 to 15 minutes
HIV is	spread by Unprotected anal, vaginal, and oral sex
Type 1 diabetes is treated with diet and exercise only. True or False?	False
Blood and pus in the urine is benign prostaic hyperplasia. True or False?	False
Cystitis	bladder infection
Hepatitis A	spread by the fecal-oral route
diverticulitis disease involves	small punches in the colon.
Tuberculosis TB, is	spread by airbone droplets.
Family history can be changed for a risk factor. True or False?	False
With this cardiovascular disorder, the resting blood pressure is too high. True or False?	hypertension
Braille	A reading and writing system that uses raised dots.
Avoid using the words " see", look, or read when caring for a blind person. True or False?	False
age-related muscular degeneration	This is an eye disorder that blurs central vision (what you see "straight-ahead)
Cataract is an eye disorder in which	The lens becomes cloudy
Hearing aids make sounds louder. True or False?	True
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) affects	muscles for speaking, chewing, and swallowing
Total or partial loss of the ability to use or understand language is	aphasia
statements about multiple sclerosis	vision problems may occur.
statement about rehabilitation following a stroke; Rehabilitation starts about one week after the stroke. True or False?	False
when caring for a person with a hip fracture keep the operated leg ___ at all times.	abduction
A plaster cast is applied to a patient's leg; cover the cast with a blanket. True or False?	False
arthroplasty	surgical replacement of a joint
Fatigue and fever are common statement about osteoartritis. True or False?	False
Stomatitis	Inflammation of the mouth
The use of condoms help prevents the spreads of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).True or False?	True
Angina	chest pain
emphysema	smoking is the most common cause.
Quadriplegia	paralysis in the arms. legs, and trunk
Hypertension	causes of a stroke
Eye glasses are put	in container
surgery is only treatment for cataracts. True or False?	True
traumatic brain injury, disabilities depend on the severity and location of the injury. True or False?	True Leg bags are not used with condom catheters True or False?
A person may not notice gradual hearing loss. True or False?	True
Traction is removed to make the person's bed. True or False?	False
A closed fractures	the bone is broken but the skin intact.
Osteoporosis is common in young men. True or False?	False
Radiation	destroys cancer cells and normal cells
A malignant tumor grows slowly and doesn't invade healthy tissue. True or False?	False
algia	pain
ectomy	excision, removal of
graph	a diagram, recording instrument
rrhage, rrhagia	excessive flow
megaly	enlargement
plasty	surgical repair or reshaping
uria	condition of urine
ism	a condition
itis	inflammation
lysis	destruction of, decomposition
osis	condition
pathy	disease
rraphy	stitching, suturing
phobia	an exaggerated fear
genesis	development production creation
emia	blood condition
meter	measurement
penia	lack, deficiency
entesis	puncture and aspiration of
iasis	condition of
oma	tumor
scope	examination instrument
logy	the study of
scopy	using a scope
stomy, ostomy	creating an opening
phagia	to eat, consumre or swallow
rrhea	profuse flow discharge
phasia	speaking
plegia	paralysis
dysphagia	difficulty to speak
CVA	cerebro vascular accident
The MyPramid food guidance system recommends 15 minutes of moderate exercise each day. True or False?	False
Milk improves the quality of the diet. True or False?	True
Using fat to prepare food increases the calorie count of the food. True or False?	True
Unpleasant sights and smells can cause loss of appetite. True or False?	True
Nutritional needs increase during illness. True or False?	True
Protein is the most important nutrient. True or False?	True
Sodium causes the body to retain water. True or False?	True
Persons with dementia may resist your efforts to help them eat. Tell the nurse if you feel upset or impatient. True or False?	True
To feed a person, stand beside him or her. True or False?	False
A person has dyphagia. Food thickness is change to meet the person's needs. True or False?	True
Anorexia	loss of appetite
Aspiration	breathing of fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs
oils	are high in fat
Sauerkraut	vegetable is high in sodium
Diabetes meal planning involves; eating the same good every day. True or False?	False
how much water does an adult need daily for normal fluid balance?	2000 to 2500mL
A resident has an order for NPO. This mean that	the person cannot eat or drink anything.
Serve solid food first when feeding a person. True or False?	False
A patient is on aspiration precaution what should you do?	The person need help with meals and snacks according to the care plan.
statement about between-meal and snacks is a snack is served whenever requested by a patient or resident. True or False?	True
A eternal nutrition through a gastrostomy tube. to prevent regurgitation, the person is positioned in	Fowler's or semi fowler's position.
The alarm is sounding on an IV infusion pump. what should you do?	Tell the nurse at once.
what part of the health team members are responsible for IV therapy?	RNs
You notice that the IV flow rate is too fast. What should you do?	tell the RN at once.
A patient complains of pain at the IV site. What should you do?	Tell the nurse at once.
The skin is the body's first line of defense against disease. True or False?	True
Every culture has the same hygiene practices. True or False?	False
A soft bristled toothbrush is used for brushing the person's teeth. True or False?	True
You are giving oral care to an unconscious person. The person's mouth is held open with your fingers. True or False?	False
Hot water is used for cleaning dentures. True or False?	False
The towel bar can be used for support when the person gets into or out of the tub. True or False?	False
Drain the tub before the person gets out of the tub. True or False?	False
A back massage is safe for all persons. True or False?	False
Follow the care plan for bathing method and skin care products. True or False?	True
You are giving male perineal care to clean the tip of the penis, start at the meatus of the urethra and work outward. True or False?	True
to protect the right to privacy, expose only the body part involved in the procedure. True or False?	True
Oral	Prevents mouth odor and infection
Rub the skin dry after rinsing; You are assisting a resident with tube bath. True or False?	False
Wash from the dirtiest area to the cleanest area. True or False?	False
You are giving a back massage. Continue the massage for one minute. True or False?	False
statement about applying powder is shake powder directly onto the person. True or False?	False
statement about giving perineal care is, pat dry after rinsing. True or False?	True
To prevent work-related injuries, wear shoes that provide good traction. True or False?	True
To prevent injuries when transferring a person from the floor, use a mechanical lift if possible. True or False?	True
To promote mental comfort, explain what you are going to do and how the person can help are going to do and how the person can help. True or False?	True
the bed is in the lowest horizontal position to give care. True or False?	False
Using an assist device to move a person up in bed reduces shearing and friction. True or False?	True
When transferring a person, the weak side moves first. True or False?	False
All incontinence products can be used as assist devices. True or False?	False
If you are unsure how to safely transfer a person, ask the nurse. True or False?	True
Before moving a person in bed, adjust the height of the bed to shoulder height. True or False?	False
You are helping a patient transfer from the bed to the chair. The bed is in the highest horizontal position. True or False?	False
When logrolling a person, do the following	Turn the person as a unit, in alignment, with one motion
Statement about mechanical lifts; If you know how to use one lift, you know how to use them all. True or False?	False
You are transferring a patient from the wheelchair to the toilet; The person should wear soft, warm, and comfortable bed room slippers. True or False?	False
To prevent injuries during a stand-pivot transfer, do following	Keep your feet at least at shoulder width apart.
When delegated the dangling procedure, you need the following information from the nurse and the care plan; How tall the person is. True or False?	False
To reposition a person in a wheelchair, do the follow; Position the person's feet on the footplates. True or False?	False
You can hair to remove matted or tangled hair. True or False?	False
You can trim or shave a bread or mustache without the person's consent. True or False?	False
Women in nursing canters are not interested in shaving their legs or underarms. True or False?	False
To brush hair that is not matted or tangled, start at the scalp and brush toward the hair ends. True or False?	True
When shaving a person receiving an anticoagulant drug, a blade type razors used. True or False?	False
Nursing assistants use scissors to cut toenails. True or False?	False
Before giving foot and nail care, the nurse and the care plan tell you how long to soak the person's feet. True or False?	True
When helping a person to dress, put clothing on the weak side first. True or False?	True
The infestation of body with lice is	Pediculosis corporis
Hair loss is	Alopecia
statement about shampooing the person's hair; the water temperature is usually 110F. True or False?	False
Shaving a man's face; shave away from the direction of hair growth. True or False?	False
statement about foot care; Cleaning toenails is easier in the morning. True or False?	False
Person with dementia may resist your efforts to assist with dressing. Letting the person choose what to wear from all of the clothes in his or her closest. True or False?	False
You are assisting a patient to change her hospital gown. Her right arm is injured.	Support her right arm while removing the gown.
To properly wash your hands, hold your hands and forearms higher than you elbows. True or False?	True
Clean technique keep equipment and supplies free of all microbes. True or False?	False
A carrier cannot pass a pathogen to others. True or False?	False
Transmission-Based Precautions are used in the care of all patient and residents. True or False?	False
A systemic infection involves the whole body. True or False?	True
The easiest and most important way to prevent the spread of infection is sterilization. True or False?	False
A wet gown is contaminated. True or False?	True
Gloves are easier to put on when hands are wet. True or False?	False
Practice hand hygiene before putting on a mask. True or False?	True
The hepatitis B vaccination is available to employees at no cost to the employee. True or False?	True
Wear gloves to pick up broke glass with your hands. True or False?	False
Practice hand hygiene before and after giving care. True or False?	True
A pathogen	A microbe that is harmful and can cause infection.
Contamination	The process of becoming unclean
A local infection	An infection in a body part
A health-care-associated infection	An infection that develops in a person cared for in any setting where health care is given.
The process of cleaning	Destroys pathogens
Isolation Precautions are based on	Clean and dirty
statement about mask; Practice hand hygiene before putting on a mask. True or False?	False
Bio-hazardous waste	An item contaminated with blood, body fluids, secretions, or excretions.
Immunity	Protection against a certain disease
A person is on isolation precautions; Spend as little time in the person's room as possible. True or False?	False
Unless otherwise ordered, take vital signs with the person standing. True or False?	False
Before use, a glass thermometer is rinsed under warm running water. True or False?	False
If a person is receiving oxygen, an oral temperature is taken. True or False?	False
When taking a rectal temperature, privacy is important. True or False?	True
Axillary temperatures are more reliable than oral temperatures. True or False?	False
To use a tympanic membrane thermometer, the covered probe is inserted gently into the ear. True or False?	True
The brachial artery is used most often for taking a pulse. True or False?	False
Before using a stethoscope, wipe the ear pieces and diaphragm with antiseptic wipes. True or False?	True
A stethoscpoe is used to take an apical pulse. True or False?	True
An apical pulse is counted for 30 seconds.True or False?	False
Respiration are counted right after taking a pulse. The person should be unaware that you are counting respiration. True or False?	True
blood pressure is normally measured in the brachial artery. True or False?	True
The blood pressure cuff is applied over clothing. True or False?	False
If you cannot hear the blood pressure, tell the nurse at once. True or False?	True
Pain is different for each person. True or False?	True
If you are unsure of a vital sign measurement, do the following	Promptly ask the nurse to take it again.
The normal body temperature range for the rectal site is	98.6 to 100.6 F
Rectal tmperatures are taken when	The oral site cannot be used
what is a normal respiratory rate for healthy adult?	12 to 20 per minute.
Hypertension	A person with systolic pressure that remains above 140 mm Hg or a diastolic pressure that remains above 90 mm Hg.
The period of heart muscle relaxation is	diastole
You are measuring vital signs on a patient. What do you report to the nurse at once?	Any vital signs that is changed form the previous reading.
Pain felt in a body part that is no longer there is	phantom pain
Which is not a reason to keep intake and otput (I&O) records?	to measure vital signs
Which is not a guideline for measuring weight and height?	wear comfortable clothes.
the healthy adult produces about 1500 mL of urine each day. True or False?	True
Urinary urgency is loss of bladder control. True or False?	False
When using a fracture pan, the larger end is placed under the buttocks. True or False?	False
Follow standard Precautions and the Blood borne Pathogen Standard when handling bedpans and their contents. True or False?	True
After use, urinal are placed on the over bed table. True or False?	False
Urinary incontinence may be temporary or permanent. True or False?	True
Catheters treat the cause of urinary incontinence. True or False?	False
Catheterization increases the risk of urinary tract infection. True or False?	True
Adhesive tape is used to secure condom catheters. True or False?	False
The goal of bladder training programs is control of urination. True or False?	True
Leaving a person on bedpan or commode for a long time can cause discomfort, odors, and skin breakdown. True or False?	True
You assist a person with the bed pan; clean the genital area if the person cannot do so. True or False?	False
Painful or difficult urination is	Dysuria
Frequent urination at night is	Nocturia
The loss of urine in response to a sudden urgent need to void is	Urge incontinence.
Which of the following measure will not help prevent urinary tract infections?	Encouraging the person to do pelvic muscle exercises
Nursing measure for person with urinary incontinence do not?	Inserting an indwelling catheter at night.
Leg bags are not used with condom catheters True or False?	False
The frequency of BM varies from person to person. True or False?	True
Ignoring the urge to have a BM can lead to constipation. True or False?	True
People with dementia may not feel the urge to have a BM. True or False?	True
Follow standard precautions and the blood borne Pathogen standard when giving enemas. True or False?	True
Before giving an enema, you need to make sure that your state allows you to perform the procedure. True or False?	True
The person is positioned in the right side lying position for cleansing enema. True or False?	False
When giving a cleansing enema, the enema tubing is inserted into the adult rectum 4 to 6 inches. True or False?	True
The oil-retention enema is retained oil 15 minutes. True or False?	True
Liquid stools drain constantly from an ileostomy. True or False?	True
Ostomy pouches are flushed down the toilet. True or False?	False
consitipation is caused by	decreased fluid intake, some drugs inactivity.
A person complains of abdominal discomfort and rectal pain. Liquid feces is sleeping form the person's anus. these are signs and symptoms of	A fecal impaction
statement about fecal incontinence	requires good skin care.walking exercise moving in bed
what produce flatus?A person has an ileostomy; stool is formed. True or False?	False
Odors in ostomy pouches are prevented by changing pouch every 8 hours. True or False?	False

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