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Which anatomical term means toward the middle of the body?
A) Lateral
B) Proximal
C) Medial
D) Posterior |
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A resident with AIDS who has nausea and is vomiting should eat...
A) Small, frequent meals
B) Quickly
C) High fat dairy products
D) Spicy foods |
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Which anatomical terms means the front of the body>
A) Anterior
B) Inferior
C) Superior
D) Posterior |
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Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness. With an autoimmune illness, the bodys ___ systems attack normal tissue...
A) Lymphatic
B) Immune
C) Circulator
D) Enrocrine |
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Which of the following statements is true of the skin?
A) It feels heat, cold, pain, touch, and pressure
B) It becomes more elastic as a person ages
C) It is the chemical substance that is created by the body and controls body functions
D) It becomes thicker as a person ages |
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| A_ It feels heat, cold, pain, touch, and pressure |
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What should an NA do when providing oral care for a resident with cancer?
A) The NA should use a commercial mouth wash for rinsing
B) The NA should use a hard bristles tooth brush
C) The NA should assist the resident with brushing and flossing regularly
D) The NA should avoid giving oral care or give limited oral care |
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| C) The NA should assist the resident with brushing and flossing regularly |
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The resident with a head or spinal cord injury should be repositioned every ___ hours...
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5 |
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One way a nursing assistant can help with normal changes of aging related to the integumentary system us to...
A) Without fluids so a resident will not go to the bathroom often
B) Clip toe nails frequently
C) Keep sheets wrinkle free
D) Rub lotion into red or irritated spots on the residents skin |
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| C) Keep sheets wrinkle free |
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Which of the following is true of muscles?
A) They provide movement of the body parts
B) Two muscles meet at a join
C) They produce toxins
D) They prevent contracture injuries |
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| A) They provide movement of body parts |
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How many bones are in the human body?
A) 154
B) 272
C) 189
D) 206 |
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Guidelines for caring for a resident with multiple sclerosis include which o the following?
A) Rushing the resident through tasks to help with decision making skills
B) Administering medications
C) Preventing falls
D) Encouraging the resident to speak faster to improve cognition |
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Homeostasis is...
A) Abnormal changes in the body systems
B) The condition in which al if the body systems are working their best
C) The building block of the body
D) A group of cells that perform a similar task |
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| B) The condition in which all of the body systems are working their best |
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What atrophy occurs...
A) The muscle slowly becomes stronger
B) The muscle increases in size
C) The muscle remains the same size
D) The muscle decreases in size |
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| D) The muscle deceases in size |
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Which of the following is a function of the nervous system?
A) It pumps blood throughout the body
B) It helps the body take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide
C) It senses and interprets information from the outside body
D) It helps the body digest food |
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| C) It senses and interprets information from outside the body |
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Which of the following statements is true of how an NA should assist a resident with one-sides weakness after a stroke?
A) The NA should lead with the weaker side
B) The NA should stand on the weaker side
C) The NA should use the terms bad or messed up so it is clear which side is the weaker side
D) The NA should not use a transfer belt during transfers |
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| B) The NA should stand on the weaker side |
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High blood pressure...
A) Can be detected just by looking at a person
B) Cannot be treated with medications
C) Is never a serious condition
D) Is a consistent measurement of 130/80 or higher |
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| D) Is a consistent measure of 130/80 or higher |
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The eye and ear are part of the...
A) The nervous system
B) The integumentary system
C) The respiratory system
D) The circulatory system |
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Residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have trouble with...
A) Breathing
B) Urination
C) Losing wright
D) Vision |
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Osteoporosis causes...
A) Vision impairment
B) Bone that can break easily
C) Weaking of the immune system
D) Problems with breathing |
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| B) Bones that can break easily |
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Which of the following us a function of the circulator system?
A) It senses and interprets information from the environment
B) It supplies food, oxygen, and hormones to cells
C) It controls and coordinates all body functions
D) It allows humans to reproduce |
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| B) It supplies food, oxygen, and hormones to cells |
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Respiration consists of...
A) Intake and Output
B) Inspiration and expiration
C) Systole and diastole
D) Dilation and contraction |
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| B) Inspiration and expiration |
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Which of the following is helpful for a resident who has had a heart attack?
A) High sodium diet
B) High fat diet
C) Regular exercise
D) Cold temperature |
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A(n) ___ stocking is a special stocking that can help with circulation after a knee replacement...
A) Antiembolic
B) Sheer
C) Clotting
D) Sleeve |
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The respiratory system is made up of...
A) Kidneys, ureters, urethra
B) Brain, spinal cord, nerves
C) Trachea, bronchi, lungs
D) Atria, ventricles, aorta |
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| C) Trachea, Bronchi, Lungs |
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When helping a resident who has had a hip replacement get dressed, how should the nursing assistant begin?
A) Start with the stronger side
B) Start with the left side
C) Start with the weaker side
D) Start with the feet and move upward |
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| C) Start with the weaker side |
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The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a resident who has diabetes is to...
A) Cut the residents toenails to keep them short and clean
B) Encourage the resident not to wear socks
C) Make sure the resident is barefoot most of the time
D) Observe the feet regularly for signs of irritation |
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| D) Observe the feet regularly for signs of irritation |
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What is one way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal changes of aging related to the urinary system?
A) The NA should offer frequent trips to the bathroom
B) The NA should withhold fluids to prevent urinary incontinence
C) The NA should keep residents from using the toilet too often
D) The NA should make sure every resident wears incontinence briefs |
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| A) The NA should offer frequent trips to the bathroom |
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What does the abbreviation PWB stand for?
A) Previously weakened bones
B) Partial weight bearing
C) Patients weight before
D) Patient wants baths |
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| B) Partial weight bearing |
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Which of the following are symptoms commonly experienced by people who have diabetes?
A) Excessive thirst, extreme hunger, frequent urination
B) Weight gain, poor appetite, leg swelling
C) Diarrhea, hyperactivity, dark yellow urine
D) Infrequent urination, swollen lymph nodes, excessive energy |
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| A) Excessive thirst, extreme hunger, frequent urination |
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What is one reason why females are more likely to have urinary tract infections that males?
A) The different location of the meatus
B) Having a shorter urethra
C) Not filtering blood supply properly in the kidneys
D) Urinary incontinence |
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| B) Having a shorter urethra |
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A normal change of aging for the female reproductive system is...
A) The continuation of menstruation
B) An increase in moisture of the vaginal walls
C) A weakening of the voice
D) A loss of calcium |
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Which of the following is true of spinal cord injuries?
A) Residents with spinal cord injuries will not be able to perform any self care
B) Rehabilitation is not helpful with spinal cord injuries
C) The lower the injury, the greater the loss of function
D) The higher the injury, the greater the loss of function |
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| D) The higher the injury, the greater the loss of function |
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The yellowish fluid that carries disease fighting cells is called...
A) Semen
B) Lymph
C) Urine
D) Blood |
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How should a resident with COPD be positioned?
A) Flat on his back
B) Sitting upright
C) Lying on his stomach
D) Lying on his side |
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How does the immune system protect the body from disease?
A) Through nonspecific and specific immunity
B) Through hormones
C) Through digestion and elimination
D) Through inspiration and expiration |
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| A) Through nonspecific and specific immunity |
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Where should the NA stand when helping with ambulation for a resident who is recovering from a stroke?
A) On either side, but very close to the resident
B) On the residents stronger side
C) On the residents weaker side
D) A few feet in front of the resident |
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| C) On the residents weaker side |
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Parkinsons disease typically causes...
A) A shuffling gait
B) Extremely straight posture
C) Memory loss
D) Aggressive behavior |
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The medical term for high blood pressure is...
A) Angina
B) Atherosclerosis
C) Nitroglycerin
D) Hypertension |
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Which of the following statements is true of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
A) Residents may take medications that make them urinate more often
B) Residents will usually have a doctors order directing them to drink more fluids
C) The NA will administer nitroglycerin to relieve painful episodes
D) Residents with CHF will generally need to eat a diet high in sodium to eliminate swelling |
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| A) Residents may take medication that makes them urinate often |
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How is glaucoma often treat?
A) With eye drops
B) By artificial eye transplants
C) With special eye glasses
D) By reducing the amount of light in the room or area |
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What kind of shoes are best for residents with diabetes to wear?
A) Plastic shoes
B) Breathable shoes (leather, cotton, or canvas)
C) Wooden Clogs
Rubber Shoes |
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| B) Breathable shoes (leather, cotton, or canvas) |
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Which of the following is helpful when an NA is providing skin care for a resident who has cancer?
A) Not using lotion on dry, delicate skin
B) Not offering backrubs
C) Avoiding applying lotion to areas receiving radiation therapy
D) Avoiding moving the resident at all |
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| C) Avoiding applying lotion to areas receiving radiation therapy |
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Which of the following is helpful for a resident who has AIDS and has numbness, tingling, and pain in his feet?
A) Wrapping the feet tightly in elastic bandages
B) Wearing snug, firm shoes
C) Tucking the sheet around the feet
D) Wearing loose slippers |
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| D) Wearing loose slippers |
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What can a nursing assistant do to help prevent urinary tract infections?
A) The NA should restrict fluids
B) The NA should encourage baths, rather than showers
C) The NA should wipe from front to back when giving perineal care
D) The NA should ask the resident not to drink cranberry juice |
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| C) The NA should wipe front to back when giving perineal care |
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Which of the following would best help a resident who has gastroesophageal reflex disease (GERD)?
A) Serving more spicy food
B) Asking the resident not to lie down for at least two to three hours after eating
C) Serving the largest meal of the day at dinner
D) Making sure the resident eats in a reclined position |
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| B) Asking the resident not to lie down for at least two to three hours after eating |
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What happens when a cataract develops?
A) The lens of the eye disappears
B) The lens of the eye becomes cloudy
C) The lens of the eye stops functioning
D) The lens of the eye becomes swollen |
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| B) The lens of the eye becomes cloudy |
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