Question 1

A compound fracture also is called

Accepted Answer

A)  A closed fracture 
B)  A simple fracture 
C)  An open fracture 
D)  A hip fracture 
A)  A closed fracture 
B)  A simple fracture 
C)  An open fracture 
D)  A hip fracture

Question 2

Angina occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  The person is stressed 
B)  The person is exercising 
C)  The heart needs more oxygen 
D)  Blood flow increases 
A)  The person is stressed 
B)  The person is exercising 
C)  The heart needs more oxygen 
D)  Blood flow increases

Question 3

Metastasis is

Accepted Answer

A)  A benign tumor 
B)  Cancer 
C)  A malignant tumor 
D)  The spread of cancer to other body parts 
A)  A benign tumor 
B)  Cancer 
C)  A malignant tumor 
D)  The spread of cancer to other body parts

Question 4

With coronary artery disease, the coronary arteries are

Accepted Answer

A)  Hardened and narrow 
B)  Enlarged and less elastic 
C)  Infected 
D)  Opened or bypassed 
A)  Hardened and narrow 
B)  Enlarged and less elastic 
C)  Infected 
D)  Opened or bypassed

Question 5

Persons receiving chemotherapy are at risk for the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  Stomatitis 
B)  Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea 
C)  Hair loss 
D)  Hot flashes and blood clots 
A)  Stomatitis 
B)  Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea 
C)  Hair loss 
D)  Hot flashes and blood clots

Question 6

Which statement about renal failure is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person is very ill. 
B)  Heart failure and hypertension can result. 
C)  The body retains fluids. 
D)  Waste products are removed from the blood. 
A)  The person is very ill. 
B)  Heart failure and hypertension can result. 
C)  The body retains fluids. 
D)  Waste products are removed from the blood.

Question 7

A patient wears eyeglasses. You need to clean them

Accepted Answer

A)  Daily and when needed 
B)  Every shift 
C)  With water and tissues 
D)  With a special cleaning solution 
A)  Daily and when needed 
B)  Every shift 
C)  With water and tissues 
D)  With a special cleaning solution

Question 8

Jaundice means

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood in the stool 
B)  Yellowish color of the skin or whites of the eyes 
C)  Inflammation of the liver 
D)  Light colored stools 
A)  Blood in the stool 
B)  Yellowish color of the skin or whites of the eyes 
C)  Inflammation of the liver 
D)  Light colored stools

Question 9

Persons with Parkinson's disease often have speech problems. Which is common?

Accepted Answer

A)  Receptive aphasia 
B)  Slurred, monotone speech 
C)  Loud speech 
D)  Swearing 
A)  Receptive aphasia 
B)  Slurred, monotone speech 
C)  Loud speech 
D)  Swearing

Question 10

Angina is usually relieved by

Accepted Answer

A)  Food and fluids 
B)  Fresh air 
C)  Rest and nitroglycerin 
D)  Surgery 
A)  Food and fluids 
B)  Fresh air 
C)  Rest and nitroglycerin 
D)  Surgery

Question 11

Which statement about vision loss is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vision loss occurs at all ages. 
B)  Blind is the absence of sight. 
C)  Vision loss is gradual or sudden in onset. 
D)  Both eyes are always affected. 
A)  Vision loss occurs at all ages. 
B)  Blind is the absence of sight. 
C)  Vision loss is gradual or sudden in onset. 
D)  Both eyes are always affected.

Question 12

Which factor does not increase the risk of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tobacco use 
B)  A family history of certain types of cancer 
C)  A healthy diet 
D)  Exposure to the sun 
A)  Tobacco use 
B)  A family history of certain types of cancer 
C)  A healthy diet 
D)  Exposure to the sun

Question 13

Which statement about osteoporosis is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bones become porous and brittle. 
B)  Bones are fragile and fracture easily. 
C)  It is common in older people. 
D)  It is caused by high calcium in the diet. 
A)  Bones become porous and brittle. 
B)  Bones are fragile and fracture easily. 
C)  It is common in older people. 
D)  It is caused by high calcium in the diet.

Question 14

Which is not a side effect of radiation therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weight gain 
B)  Burns at the radiation site 
C)  Skin breakdown at the radiation site 
D)  Fatigue 
A)  Weight gain 
B)  Burns at the radiation site 
C)  Skin breakdown at the radiation site 
D)  Fatigue

Question 15

The following are risk factors for coronary artery disease. Which cannot be changed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of exercise and being over-weight 
B)  Smoking and high blood cholesterol 
C)  Diabetes and hypertension 
D)  Age, gender, and family history 
A)  Lack of exercise and being over-weight 
B)  Smoking and high blood cholesterol 
C)  Diabetes and hypertension 
D)  Age, gender, and family history

Question 16

A person has a fracture. The bone is broken but the skin is intact. The person has

Accepted Answer

A)  A closed fracture 
B)  A compound fracture 
C)  An open fracture 
D)  A spiral fracture 
A)  A closed fracture 
B)  A compound fracture 
C)  An open fracture 
D)  A spiral fracture

Question 17

HIV causes

Accepted Answer

A)  Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) 
B)  Hepatitis A 
C)  Hepatitis B 
D)  Tuberculosis 
A)  Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) 
B)  Hepatitis A 
C)  Hepatitis B 
D)  Tuberculosis

Question 18

Effects from stroke often include the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  Loss of face, hand, arm, leg, or body control 
B)  Dysphagia and aphasia 
C)  Urinary incontinence and impaired memory 
D)  Tremors and stiff muscles 
A)  Loss of face, hand, arm, leg, or body control 
B)  Dysphagia and aphasia 
C)  Urinary incontinence and impaired memory 
D)  Tremors and stiff muscles

Question 19

A resident has MS. The person's care plan includes the following. Which should you question?

Accepted Answer

A)  Measures to promote bowel and bladder elimination 
B)  Turning, repositioning, and deep breathing and coughing 
C)  Performing all ADL for the person 
D)  Skin care and range-of-motion exercises 
A)  Measures to promote bowel and bladder elimination 
B)  Turning, repositioning, and deep breathing and coughing 
C)  Performing all ADL for the person 
D)  Skin care and range-of-motion exercises

Question 20

Stroke is

Accepted Answer

A)  A disease that affects the arteries that supply blood to the brain 
B)  A slow, progressive disorder in which there is degeneration of part of the brain 
C)  A disease in which the myelin covering the brain and spinal cord is destroyed 
D)  An injury to the scalp, skull, and brain tissue 
A)  A disease that affects the arteries that supply blood to the brain 
B)  A slow, progressive disorder in which there is degeneration of part of the brain 
C)  A disease in which the myelin covering the brain and spinal cord is destroyed 
D)  An injury to the scalp, skull, and brain tissue

Exam 26: Caring for Persons With Common Health Problems

A compound fracture also is called

Angina occurs when

Metastasis is

With coronary artery disease, the coronary arteries are

Persons receiving chemotherapy are at risk for the following except

Which statement about renal failure is incorrect?

A patient wears eyeglasses. You need to clean them

Jaundice means

Persons with Parkinson's disease often have speech problems. Which is common?

Angina is usually relieved by

Which statement about vision loss is incorrect?

Which factor does not increase the risk of cancer?

Which statement about osteoporosis is incorrect?

Which is not a side effect of radiation therapy?

The following are risk factors for coronary artery disease. Which cannot be changed?

A person has a fracture. The bone is broken but the skin is intact. The person has

HIV causes

Effects from stroke often include the following except

A resident has MS. The person's care plan includes the following. Which should you question?

Stroke is

Introduction to Hospitals and Nursing Centers

The Nursing Assistant

Work Ethics

Communicating With the Health Team

Understanding the Person

Body Structure and Function

Care of the Older Person

Promoting Safety

Preventing Falls

Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use

Preventing Infection

Body Mechanics

Safely Handling, Moving, and Transferring the Person

Assisting With Comfort

Assisting With Hygiene

Assisting With Grooming

Assisting With Urinary Elimination

Assisting With Bowel Elimination

Assisting With Nutrition and Fluids

Assisting With Assessment

Assisting With Specimens

Assisting With Exercise and Activity

Assisting With Wound Care

Assisting With Oxygen Needs

Assisting With Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care

Caring for Persons With Mental Health Problems

Caring for Persons With Confusion and Dementia

Assisting With Emergency Care

Caring for the Dying Person

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