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CNA exam final

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