CNA 2016 C35* Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
What are chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases | Chronic bronchitis, emphysema |
COPD interferes with | O2and CO2 exchange in the lungs |
What is the major cause of chronic bronchitis? | smoking |
A person has chronic bronchitis. You expect what signs and symptoms? | productive cough, possibly with pus |
A person has chronic bronchitis. Treatment involves | prompt treatment of respiratory tract infections |
What occurs with emphysema? | alveoli become less elastic |
What is the most common cause of emphysema? | smoking |
A resident has emphysema. You expect the person’s treatment to include | breathing exercises |
Wheezing and cough are common in | asthma |
What signals influenza in older persons? | change in mental status |
Influenza is caused by | viruses |
The CDC recommends flu vaccine for persons _________________and older. | 50 |
Signs and symptoms of pneumonia | fever, chills, painful cough, and chest pain on breathing |
A resident has pneumonia. What color is the sputum? | the color depends on the cause |
A resident has pneumonia. Change linens as needed. | True |
Pneumonia from _________________ is common in older persons. | aspiration |
Tuberculosis is spread by | airborne droplets |
Persons having frequent, close contact with a TB infected individual are at risk. | True |
A person has TB. Which precautions are needed? | isolation |
Blood pressure measurement of 148/90 indicates | hypertension |
Hypertension is dangerous because it | can damage other organs |
Risk factors for hypertension that a person can change would be: | weight |
Hypertension can lead to | stroke and heart attack |
What are the major complications of coronary artery disease? | angina, myocardial infarction, irregular heartbeat, and sudden death |
With coronary artery disease, the coronary arteries are | hardened and narrow |
What risk factors for coronary artery disease can be controlled? | smoking |
Angina is _________________pain(s). | chest |
Angina occurs when | the heart needs more oxygen |
What are signs or symptoms of angina? | pain in the jaw, neck, and down one or both arms |
Angina is usually relieved by | rest and nitroglycerin |
A resident has angina. The person needs to | have nitroglycerin available at all times |
Angina not relieved by nitroglycerin and rest may signal | heart attack |
Tissue death occurs from a | sudden lack of blood supply to the heart muscle |
The pain of myocardial infarction may radiate to | the neck, jaw, teeth, shoulder, and arm |
Sweating, pallor, and cyanosis are common in myocardial infarction. | True |
After an MI, the person needs | cardiac rehabilitation |
Heart failure means that the heart | cannot pump blood normally |
A person has left-sided heart failure. Signs and symptoms include | confusion, dizziness, fainting |
A person has right-sided heart failure. Signs and symptoms include | swollen feet and ankles |
A person has heart failure. The person’s diet is likely to be | sodium-controlled |
What position is usually preferred by persons with heart failure? | semi-fowler's position |
A resident has heart failure. Providing good skin care should be included in the person’s care plan. | True |
A resident has heart failure. The doctor is likely to order | elastic stockings |
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