1. An acute illness is A sudden illness from which the person is ex- pected to recover
2. Persons living in nursing centers are
... [Show More] called residents
3. The nursing team involves the following except Doctors
4. You have an important role in meeting stan- dards and in the survey process. You must do the following except
5. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a
6. OBRA requires retraining and/or new compe- tency evaluation for persons who
Interview patients and family
Federal Law
Have not worked as a nursing assistant for 2 years
7. Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you? No. The nurse makes
delegation decisions that are best for the per- son
8. A nursing assistant is also an EMT who works for the fire dept. In her EMT role, she is al- lowed to start IVs. On the weekend, she works as a nursing assistant at a nursing center. The RN asks her to start an IV on a resident. What should the nursing assistant do?
9. Unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's movement is
10. You see a nursing assistant hitting a resident. What should you do?
Politely refuse to do the task and explain why
False imprisonment Tell the nurse
11. Work ethics mean Behavior in the work- place
12. You should wear a wristwatch that Has a sweep hand
13. Treating the person with dignity is Respectfulness
14. A nursing center wants to hire you. Which is NOT required?
15. You see two health team members talking qui- etly to each other. You tell your co-worker what you overhear. This is
16. You need to talk to the nurse about a patient or resident. Where should you do this?
A photo Gossip
In private
17. Before leaving the unit for a break, you need to Tell the nurse
18. A patient's care is assigned to Sally. The patient needs to use the bathroom. Sally is on a meal break. Who will help the patient?
19. Which will NOT protect patients, residents, and you from harm?
Any staff member on the unit will help
Making excuses or blam- ing others for your ac- tions
20. Stress is The response or change
in the body caused by any emotional, physical, social, or economic fac- tor
21. Which of the following are used to record fre- quent measurements or observations?
22. When should you report changes in the per- son's condition?
23. These statements are about charting, Which is incorrect?
24. When charting, you should record
Flow sheets At once
You can chart a proce- dure before completing it
25. Messages sent through facial expressions, ges- tures, posture, and body movements is
Safety measures per- formed
Body language
26. Which is correct? Calling patients and res- idents by their titles (Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr.) pro-
motes dignity and shows respect
27. You can help a new resident fel safe and secure by Listening to the person's concerns
28. Family and friends usually help meet the per- son's Love and belonging needs
29. Which is a common response to illness and disability Anger
30. You ask a patient a question. You should Give the person time to process what you asked
31. Which is important when communicating with persons who are disabled? Your attitude
32. The process of cell division in called Mitosis
33. The point at which two or more bones meet is a Joint
34. Which is NOT a main part of the brain? Spinal cord
35. Another name for the trachea is the windpipe
36. Which separates the lungs from the abdominal cavity? The diaphragm
37. Digestion
The process of breaking food down physically and chemically for absorption and use by the body is
38. Digestion begins in the Mouth
39. The stomach is located in the Upper left part of the ab- dominal cavity (LUQ)
40. The urinary system Removes waste prod- ucts from the blood
41. Too little thyroid hormone results in the follow- ing EXCEPT
42. The rate of growth and development is the same for each person
Too much sugar in the blood
False
43. Which is a developmental task of adolescence Accepting changes in
the body and appear- ance
44. During middle adulthood several physical changes occur. Which is CORRECT?
It is common to need eyeglasses
45. Geriatrics is The care of aging people
46. Why is the ability to sense heat, cold, and pain reduced in older persons?
The skin has fewer nerve endings
47. Older people usually need a shower or bath Twice a week
48. Older people often complain about how food tastes. This is because
49. An older person may have swallowing difficul- ties because of
Taste buds decrease in number
Less saliva
50. Men may have difficulty urinating because the Prostate gland enlarges
51. The need to urinate at night is reduced if the person
52. Paralysis and loss of sensory function in the legs and lower trunk is
53. To correctly identify the person before giving care, which is correct?
54. A patient is receiving continuous oxygen. The person wants to smoke. Which is correct?
55. The safe use of electrical equipment involves the following except
56. When transferring a person to or from a wheel- chair
57. These statements are about preventing falls. Which is incorrect?
58. Bed rails are considered restraints if the person cannot lower them without help
Drinks most fluids before 1700
Paraplegia
Check identifying infor- mation in the assign- ment sheet with that on the ID bracelet
Smoking is not allowed where oxygen is being used
Standing in water
The wheels must be locked
You can borrow a resi- dents wheelchair for an- other person
True
59. Restraints are used When other measures fail to protect the person
60. Restraints are used to Treat medical symptoms
61. These statements are about restraints. Which is Restraints decrease
incorrect confusion and agitation
62. Which is a restraint? A chair with an attached tray table
63. Mitt restraints
A resident keeps trying to pull out her feeding tube. Which restraint is the least restrictive?
64. Mitt restraints prevent Finger use
65. Items are sterilized in An autoclave
66. A person has protection against a certain dis- ease. The person has
Immunity
67. Sterile means The absence of all mi- crobes
68. To control the spread of microbes, you should do the following except
69. Which of the following will not control portals of entry?
70. Clean gloves have contact with clean sheets. Which statement is correct?
71. Always practice Standard Precautions in home settings
Shake linens and equip- ment to remove dust
Wiping from the rectum to the urethra
The gloves and the sheets are still clean
True
72. Which is incorrect about masks? They are NOT reusable
73. A gown is needed for isolation precautions. The gown is removed
Before leaving the room
74. Double bagging is needed when The outside of the bag is soiled
75. When giving bedside care. the bed should be Raised so it is close to
your waist
76. To use good body mechanics, you should do the following except
77. To protect yourself from injury, it is best to
Bend at the waist
Avoid lifting whenever possible
78. Regular position changes Help prevent pressure ulcers and contractures
79. A resident is in bed. How often is the person repositioned
80. The nurse asks you to position a patient in the lateral position. The position is
At least every 2 hours A side-laying position
81. The surfaces rub together. This is Friction
82. A resident has weakness on her left side. You are transferring her from the bed to the wheel- chair. Where should you position the wheel- chair?
83. A transfer belt is not needed to transfer a res- ident from the bed to a chair. For the transfer, how should you hold onto the person?
84. You are going to transfer a resident from the wheelchair back to bed. Where should you po- sition the wheelchair?
85. The nursing center has a new mechanical life. Which statement is correct?
86. A patient has slid down in the wheelchair.
The person cannot assist with repositioning. To safely reposition the person
Next to the bed on her right side
Place your hands un- der the person's arms and around her shoulder blades
On the person's strong side
You need to be trained in its use
A mechanical lift is used
87. Symptoms are Subjective data
88. Information that you can see, hear, feel, or smell is
Objective data
89. Which vessels carry blood away from the heart?
90. You give wrong information on a job applica- tion. This is
Arteries Fraud
91. Being dependable means the following except Being eager to learn
92. Persons needing respite care Are admitted to nursing centers for short stays
93. A person is in a coma. This means that the person
94. The musculoskeletal system does the following except
95. A resident's son is visiting. Which will NOT pro- tect the residents privacy
Cannot respond to oth- ers
Helps regulate body temperature
Exposing the residents body in front of her son
96. The white of the eye is the Sclera
97. After water is absorbed from chyme, the re- maining semi-solid material is called
98. Your work is causing you stress. What should you do?
99. Who helps patients, residents, and families with social, emotional, and environmental issues af- fecting illness and recovery?
Feces
Talk to the nurse The social worker
100. An assisted living residence Provides three meals a day and housekeeping and laundry services
101. Which of the following should you report to the nurse?
Red-colored urine
102. Hang it on the bedrail
A man is going to use the urinal. What should he do when he is done?
103. These statements are about incontinence. Which is incorrect?
It is a matter of personal choice
104. A resident has a catheter. Catheter care is given According to the care
plan
105. Persons with catheters need perineal care Daily and after bowel
movements
106. When giving catheter care, you need to hold the catheter at the
Meatus
107. Defecation is The process of excret- ing feces from the rec- tum through the anus
108. Flatus is Gas or air passed
through the anus
109. Which foods are needed for normal bowel movements
110. Which does not slow the passage of feces through intestines
111. You are assisting a resident with elimination. You ned ot do the following except
112. A resident complains of diarrhea. The person needs assistance with ambulation. When the person's signal light is on, you need to
113. A person has fecal incontinence. The follow- ing measures are part of the care plan. Which should you questions?
Fruits and vegetables Exercise and activity
Stand next to the per- son until the person is finished
Answer promptly
Empty ostomy pouch when feces are present
114. A patient complains of flatulence. The person has the following food choices. Which does NOT cause flatulence?
Potatoes
115. You do not administer an enema that contains A drug
116. After giving an oil-retention enema, the person is left in the
117. These statements are about colostomies. Which is incorrect?
Sim's or left side-lying position
The more colon remain- ing, the more liquid the stool
118. Which vitamin is needed for blood clotting? Vitamin K
119. OBRA requires the following for foods served in long-term care centers EXCEPT
That food be prepared and seasoned in a cer- tain way
120. Food must be served Promptly
121. A person is on a high-calorie diet. Which is CORRECT?
122. A person's 24-hr fluid intake was 1500 mL. You know this amount
123. Defrosting frozen food on the counter at room temp. prevents the growth of pathogens
124. Giving nutrients through a catheter inserted into a vein is
125. After a tube feeding, the person is positioned in semi-fowler's position for
126. All states and agencies allow nursing assis- tants to change peripheral IV dressings
There are dietary in- creases in all foods
Is below normal require- ments
False
Parenteral nutrition 1 to 2 hours
False
127. The period of heart muscle contraction is Systole
128. A resident is 55 years old. The person needs re- habilitation after hip replacement surgery. You take the person's tympanic membrane temper- ature. Which measure is correct?
129. You are taking an oral temperature with a glass thermometer. How long do you have to leave the thermometer in place?
130. You are taking an axillary temperature with a glass thermometer. How long do you have to leave it in place?
98.6
2 to 3 minutes
5 to 10 minutes
131. To rinse a glass thermometer, you need to use Cold water
132. A person is receiving oxygen. When measuring temperature, you CANNOT use the
133. A person in unconscious. When measuring temperature, you CANNOT use the
134. A person has a convulsive disorder. When mea- suring temperature, you CANNOT use the
135. To take a rectal temperature, the person needs to be
136. For an adult, which pulse rate is reported to the nurse at once?
137. Your agency uses electronic BP equipment. Why do you still need to feel pulses?
Oral site Oral site Oral site
In Sim's position 110
The rate is given but not the rhythm or force
138. How many staff members are needed to take an 2
apical-radial pulse?
139. Which systolic pressure should you report at 80
once?
140. Tell the RN
You cannot hear a person's BP, if after taking it again. What should you do?
141. Why is pain usually worse at night? There are fewer distrac-
tions and the person has more time to think
142. These statements are about pain. Which is IN- CORRECT?
143. The nurse assesses that a resident has pain. The following measures are on the person's care plan. Which should you question?
144. A resident has pain. The person is taught how to breath deeply and slowly and how to contract and relax muscle groups. What is this called?
145. You are admitting a new patient. To find out the person's name
146. You are admitting a new resident.You should do the following EXCEPT
The ability to feel pain in- creases with aging
Do not allow visitors
Relaxation
Check the admission form
Discuss the person's di- agnoses and medical history
147. Melena is A black, tarry stool
148. The nurse asks you to collect a random urine specimen. Which is CORRECT
149. The nurse asks you to collect a 24-hr urine specimen. Which is CORRECT
150. When collecting a sputum specimen, the per- son coughs up sputum from the
151. Oral care before collecting a sputum specimen involves
No special measures are needed
The first void is discard- ed
Bronchi and trachea Rinsing with clear water
152. Urgent surgery
A person fell and fractured his right hip. He is scheduled for surgery in the morning to repair the fracture. This is
153. You will help prepare the person for surgery. Your role involves
154. You assist with pre-operative personal care. Which is CORRECT?
Explaining the care you will give
Makeup, nail polish, and fake nails are removed before surgery
155. A surgical consent is signed When the person under- stands the information given by the doctor
156. A person wears elastic stockings. Which is IN- CORRECT?
The person sits up in the chair while the stockings are off
157. A pressure ulcer is called the following EXCEPT A stasis ulcer
158. A wound has separated. Abdominal organs are protruding through the wound. This is
Evisceration
159. Phlebitis is Inflammation of a vein
160. Any injury caused by unrelieved pressure is A pressure ulcer
161. An open wound made by a sharp object is A puncture wound
162. Which statement about skin tears is INCOR- RECT?
163. Persons at risk for pressure ulcers are reposi- tioned every
164. An open wound on the foot caused by compli- cations from diabetes is
165. Bleeding stops and a scab forms during the
Skin tears usually occur over a bony area
1 to 2 hours
A diabetic foot ulcer
Inflammatory phase of wound healing
166. Which is NOT a purpose of wound dressings? Prevent moisture
167. Which is not a purpose of wound dressings? Promote arterial and ve-
nous circulation
168. Binders are applied to the following areas EX- CEPT
The arms and legs
169. Binders do the following EXCEPT Prevent infection
170. When heat is applied, the skin is Red and warm
171. Which is a dry-heat application Aquathermia pad
172. The nurse delegates a hot compress to you. To maintain temperature, the nurse might ask you to
173. During a sitz bath, you need to carefully ob- serve the person for
174. You are going to apply an aquathermia pad. Which statement is INCORRECT?
175. An aquathermia pad is not placed under a body part because
176. The following devices are filled with crushed ice EXCEPT
177. A warming blanket is needed. After placing it on the bed, it is covered with
Apply an aquathermia pad over the compress
Weakness and faintness
Pins are used to secure the pad in place
Heat cannot escape Cold compress
A sheet
178. Bloody sputum is Hemoptysis
179. Aging affects oxygen needs in the following ways EXCEPT
Body temp. increases
180. The doctor ordered the following. You can as- sist with
181. Pulse oximetry is ordered. Which is NOT a sen- sor site
182. A resident is in the orthopneic position. How can you increase the person's comfort?
Collecting a sputum specimen
Chest
Place a pillow on the table
183. Which can cause part of a lung to collapse? Mucus collecting in the
airway
184. A person is receiving oxygen therapy. Connect- ing tubing must be
Free of kinks
185. Blood in the pleural space is Hemothorax
186. Artificial airways are used To keep the airway open
187. Suctioning is done when The person cannot cough up secretions
188. Chest tubes are attached to A drainage system
189. You observe bright red drainage from a pa- tient's chest tube. What should you do?
Tell the nurse at once
190. Angina is Chest pain
191. A resident has emphysema. The person is likely to be most comfortable in
192. Which statement about pneumonia is INCOR- RECT?
193. A patient has pneumonia. What color is the spu- tum?
Orthopneic position
Affected alveoli are en- larged and less elastic
Depends on the cause
194. Picture signs
A resident has problems finding her room, the bathroom, the dining room, and so on. Which of the following might help her?
195. The nurse delegates applying a hot compress to you. How often should you check the appli- cation site?
Every 5 mins.
196. A hot pack has cooled. What should you do? Change the pack
197. A resident gets the house diet. Which is COR- RECT?
The person has no di- etary limits or changes
198. Respirations are usually counted After taking the pulse
199. Narcotics affect oxygen needs because they Depress the respiratory
center in the brain
200. Aspiration is Breathing of fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs
201. bending the foot down at the ankle is Plantar flexion
202. Internal rotation is turning the joint Inward
203. Supination is turning the joint Upward
204. Syncope is Fainting
205. The act of walking is Ambulation
206. The doctor ordered trochanter rolls for a pa- tient. The trochanter rolls prevent
207. The doctor ordered a bed cradle for a resident. The bed cradle
The hips and legs from external rotation
Keeps top linens off the feet
208. Which exercises are done to the ankle Dorsiflexion and plantar
flexion
209. When ambulating a person you stand To the side and slight-
ly behind the person's weak side
210. A prosthesis is An artificial replacement for a missing body part
211. Which statement about restorative aides is cor- rect?
They are nursing assis- tants with special train- ing in restorative nursing and rehabilitation skills
212. What is stressed during rehabilitation? What the person is able
to do
213. Activities of daily living refer to Self-care
214. A resident is paralyzed from the waist down. You would expect the person to learn to use
215. You are feeling frustrated because a resident's progress is slow. You feel like the person is not trying. What should you do?
216. Tumors that do not spread to other body parts and usually do not grow back when removed are
A wheelchair
Discuss your feeling with the RN
Benign
217. A person has CA. Surgery is done to Remove the CA or tumor
218. Persons receiving chemotherapy are at risk for Hot flashes and blood
the following EXCEPT
219. A patient has CA. You find him crying in his room. What should you do?
220. Signs and symptoms of AIDS include the fol- lowing EXCEPT
clots
Use touch and listening to communicate that you care
Warts and blisters on the genitals, discharge from
the vagina or penis, and intense itching
221. Arthroplasty is The surgical replace- ment of a joint
222. A person has a fracture. The bone is broken but the skin is intact. The person has
223. A person has an open fracture. The bone has com through the skin. This is also referred to as:
224. Warning signs of stroke include all of the follow- ing EXCEPT
225. A pt had a stroke. When does rehabilitation be- ing?
226. Which is NOT a sign or symptom of osteoarthri- tis?
227. A resident has osteoarthritis. The person is most likely to have joint pain
228. A resident has osteoporosis. The person's care plan includes the following. Which should you question?
A closed frature
A compound fracture
Sudden, severe chest pain and SOB
At once Fractures
With weight-bering and joint motion
Promote bedrest- turn and reposition gently
229. Skeletal traction is applied to The bone
230. A resident fell in the shower and fractured his right hip. He is back at the nursing center after surgery to repair the hip. You know that he is at risk for the following post-operative complica- tions:
231. A patient has a fractured right hip. How is the leg positioned?
Pneumonia, UTI and thrombi in his leg veins
Abducted at all times
232. A resident's left leg was amputated. The person complains of pain in the left leg. This is
233. Tissues die and become black, cold, and shriv- eled. This is
Phantom limb pain Gangrene
234. Bile is stored in the Gallbladder
235. Hepatitis B, C, and D are spread by Contaminated blood
236. IV drug users are at risk for all the following types of hepatitis EXCEPT
237. Hepatitis C is particularly dangerous for all the following reasons EXCEPT
Hepatitis E
Contaminated water can affect many people
238. Persons with diabetes need Good foot care
239. Which statement about UTI's is NOT true? Microbes are normally
present is the urinary system
240. Cystitis means A bladder infection
241. Cystitis is usually treated with Antibiotics and fluid
242. A resident had a transurethral resection of the prostate. The person's care plan includes the following. Which should you question?
Restrict fluids to 1000 mL each day
243. Signs and symptoms of chronic renal failure Involve every body sys-
tem
244. Stres is The response or change
in the body caused by emotional, physical, so- cial, or economic factor
245. A stressor is An event or factor that causes stress
246. When does personality start to develop? At birth
247. You admire the way a nurse dresses and style her hair. You try to do the same. Which defense mechanism are you using?
Identification
248. You forgot to assist a resident with ambulation. Rationalization
You tell the nurse that you have to much work to do. Which defense mechanism are you using?
249. A husband asks his wife for a divorce. She starts sucking her thumb. Which defense mech- anism is she using?
250. Schizophrenia involves all of the following ex- cept
Regression
Obsessive-compulsive behaviors and severe mood swings
251. Infant-like behavior may occur in: Schizophrenia
252. Drug addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain dis- ease in which the person has an overwhelming desire to take a drug
253. Over time, heavy drinking of alcohol damages the brian, CNS, liver, heart, kidneys, and stom- ach
True
True
254. Dementia is The loss of cognitive
function that interferes with routine personal, social, and occupational activities
255. Pseudo-dementia is A false dementia
256. Cognitive function involves all of the following EXCEPT
The senses and mobility
257. It is usually permanent
Which statement about acute confusion is NOT true
258. You are attempting to communicate with a con- fused resident. You know you should do all of the following EXCEPT
259. A resident is confused. You know all of the fol- lowing measures will help improve the function- ing EXCEPT
Avoid touch
Remove the person's eyeglasses and hearing aid to prevent loss or breakage
260. Which is not an early warning sign of dementia Hallucinations
261. A resident has AD. The person has the following behaviors. Which has the greatest risk for dan- ger?
262. A resident has AD. She tends to wander. Her care plan includes the following. Which should you question?
263. A patient has AD. The person often screams a word in a foreign language. You know the screaming is
264. A person has AD. The person often screams a word in a foreign language. Possible causes of screaming include the following EXCEPT
265. A resident is in end stage AD. As death nears, the person ay need
266. A patient has AD. The person is trying to tell you something. What should you do?
267. A person has AD. Which can offer the person's daughter support and encouragement>
Wandering
Explain to her why she cannot go outside
The person's way of communicating
Depression and aging
Hospice care
Let the person speak. Do not interrupt or rush the person
An Alzheimer's support group
268. A developmental disability is A disability that occurs before 22 years of age
269. The goal for persons with developmental dis- abilities is
270. Persons with Down Syndrome usually need the following EXCEPT
Independence to the ex- tent possible
Wheelchairs and braces
271. Children with autism usually Have tantrums for no ap- parent reason
272. Spina bifida develops During the 1st month of pregnancy
273. Sex is The physical activities in-
volving reproductive or- gans
274. Which statement about sexuality is CORRECT It involves the whole per-
son
275. Mr. Porter is a resident. His wife now needs nursing center care. OBRA requires that
Mr. and Mrs. Porter share the same room if they wish to
276. Which will NOT promote the baby's safety? Shaking powder directly
over the baby
277. Disposable diapers are Discarded in the trash
278. You are providing circumcision care. You should do the following EXCEPT
Use warm water and germicidal soap
279. A new mother needs time for herself True
280. What happens with sudden cardiac arrest? The heart and breathing
stop suddenly and with- out warning
281. Another term for convulsion is Seizure
282. What is used to open the airway during cardiac arrest?
283. To give effective chest compressions to an adult, you need to
The head tilt-chin lift method
Depress the sternum 1 1/2 to 2 inches
445. Which can cause part of a lung to collapse? Mucus collecting in the
airway
446. A person is receiving oxygen therapy. Connect- ing tubing must be
Free of kinks
447. Blood in the pleural space is Hemothorax
448. Artificial airways are used To keep the airway open
449. Suctioning is done when The person cannot cough up secretions
450. Chest tubes are attached to A drainage system
451. You observe bright red drainage from a pa- tient's chest tube. What should you do?
Tell the nurse at once
452. Angina is Chest pain
453. A resident has emphysema. The person is likely to be most comfortable in
454. Which statement about pneumonia is INCOR- RECT?
455. A patient has pneumonia. What color is the spu- tum?
Orthopneic position
Affected alveoli are en- larged and less elastic
Depends on the cause
456. Picture signs
A resident has problems finding her room, the bathroom, the dining room, and so on. Which of the following might help her?
457. The nurse delegates applying a hot compress to you. How often should you check the appli- cation site?
Every 5 mins.
458. A hot pack has cooled. What should you do? Change the pack
459. A resident gets the house diet. Which is COR- RECT?
The person has no di- etary limits or changes
460. Respirations are usually counted After taking the pulse
461. Narcotics affect oxygen needs because they Depress the respiratory
center in the brain
462. Aspiration is Breathing of fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs
463. bending the foot down at the ankle is Plantar flexion
464. Internal rotation is turning the joint Inward
465. Supination is turning the joint Upward
466. Syncope is Fainting
467. The act of walking is Ambulation
468. The doctor ordered trochanter rolls for a pa- tient. The trochanter rolls prevent
469. The doctor ordered a bed cradle for a resident. The bed cradle
The hips and legs from external rotation
Keeps top linens off the feet
470. Which exercises are done to the ankle Dorsiflexion and plantar
flexion
471. When ambulating a person you stand To the side and slight-
ly behind the person's weak side
472. A prosthesis is An artificial replacement for a missing body part
473. Which statement about restorative aides is cor- rect?
They are nursing assis- tants with special train- ing in restorative nursing and rehabilitation skills
474. What is stressed during rehabilitation? What the person is able
to do
475. Activities of daily living refer to Self-care
476. A resident is paralyzed from the waist down. You would expect the person to learn to use
477. You are feeling frustrated because a resident's progress is slow. You feel like the person is not trying. What should you do?
478. Tumors that do not spread to other body parts and usually do not grow back when removed are
A wheelchair
Discuss your feeling with the RN
Benign
479. A person has CA. Surgery is done to Remove the CA or tumor
480. Persons receiving chemotherapy are at risk for Hot flashes and blood
the following EXCEPT
481. A patient has CA. You find him crying in his room. What should you do?
482. Signs and symptoms of AIDS include the fol- lowing EXCEPT
clots
Use touch and listening to communicate that you care
Warts and blisters on the genitals, discharge from
the vagina or penis, and intense itching
483. Arthroplasty is The surgical replace- ment of a joint
484. A person has a fracture. The bone is broken but the skin is intact. The person has
485. A person has an open fracture. The bone has com through the skin. This is also referred to as:
486. Warning signs of stroke include all of the follow- ing EXCEPT
487. A pt had a stroke. When does rehabilitation be- ing?
488. Which is NOT a sign or symptom of osteoarthri- tis?
489. A resident has osteoarthritis. The person is most likely to have joint pain
490. A resident has osteoporosis. The person's care plan includes the following. Which should you question?
A closed frature
A compound fracture
Sudden, severe chest pain and SOB
At once Fractures
With weight-bering and joint motion
Promote bedrest- turn and reposition gently
491. Skeletal traction is applied to The bone
492. A resident fell in the shower and fractured his right hip. He is back at the nursing center after surgery to repair the hip. You know that he is at risk for the following post-operative complica- tions:
493. A patient has a fractured right hip. How is the leg positioned?
Pneumonia, UTI and thrombi in his leg veins
Abducted at all times
494. A resident's left leg was amputated. The person complains of pain in the left leg. This is
495. Tissues die and become black, cold, and shriv- eled. This is
Phantom limb pain Gangrene
496. Bile is stored in the Gallbladder
497. Hepatitis B, C, and D are spread by Contaminated blood
498. IV drug users are at risk for all the following types of hepatitis EXCEPT
499. Hepatitis C is particularly dangerous for all the following reasons EXCEPT
Hepatitis E
Contaminated water can affect many people
500. Persons with diabetes need Good foot care
501. Which statement about UTI's is NOT true? Microbes are normally
present is the urinary system
502. Cystitis means A bladder infection
503. Cystitis is usually treated with Antibiotics and fluid
504. A resident had a transurethral resection of the prostate. The person's care plan includes the following. Which should you question?
Restrict fluids to 1000 mL each day
505. Signs and symptoms of chronic renal failure Involve every body sys-
tem
506. Stres is The response or change
in the body caused by emotional, physical, so- cial, or economic factor
507. A stressor is An event or factor that causes stress
508. When does personality start to develop? At birth
509. You admire the way a nurse dresses and style her hair. You try to do the same. Which defense mechanism are you using?
Identification
510. You forgot to assist a resident with ambulation. Rationalization
You tell the nurse that you have to much work to do. Which defense mechanism are you using?
511. A husband asks his wife for a divorce. She starts sucking her thumb. Which defense mech- anism is she using?
512. Schizophrenia involves all of the following ex- cept
Regression
Obsessive-compulsive behaviors and severe mood swings
513. Infant-like behavior may occur in: Schizophrenia [Show Less]