Question 1

Traction is used to immobilize a fracture. This is done by

Accepted Answer

A)  Applying a steady pull in two directions 
B)  Inserting wires and pins 
C)  Inserting a prosthesis 
D)  Applying elastic bandages 
A)  Applying a steady pull in two directions 
B)  Inserting wires and pins 
C)  Inserting a prosthesis 
D)  Applying elastic bandages

Question 2

Type 1 diabetes is treated with

Accepted Answer

A)  Daily insulin, healthy eating, and exercise 
B)  Estrogen therapy, healthy eating, and exercise 
C)  Testosterone therapy, healthy eating, and exercise 
D)  Healthy eating and exercise 
A)  Daily insulin, healthy eating, and exercise 
B)  Estrogen therapy, healthy eating, and exercise 
C)  Testosterone therapy, healthy eating, and exercise 
D)  Healthy eating and exercise

Question 3

A resident is vomiting. Do the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  Follow Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard 
B)  Offer the person a carbonated beverage 
C)  Prevent aspiration by turning the person's head to the side 
D)  Observe vomitus for color, odor, and undigested food 
A)  Follow Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard 
B)  Offer the person a carbonated beverage 
C)  Prevent aspiration by turning the person's head to the side 
D)  Observe vomitus for color, odor, and undigested food

Question 4

The person with renal calculi is encouraged to drink fluids. The person needs to drink

Accepted Answer

A)  1000 to 2000 mL per day 
B)  2000 to 3000 mL per day 
C)  3000 to 4000 mL per day 
D)  4000 to 5000 mL per day 
A)  1000 to 2000 mL per day 
B)  2000 to 3000 mL per day 
C)  3000 to 4000 mL per day 
D)  4000 to 5000 mL per day

Question 5

Cancer occurs in

Accepted Answer

A)  All age-groups 
B)  Children 
C)  Young and middle-aged adults 
D)  Older persons 
A)  All age-groups 
B)  Children 
C)  Young and middle-aged adults 
D)  Older persons

Question 6

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Expressive aphasia relates to

Accepted Answer

A)  Problems with thinking and reasoning 
B)  Difficulty understanding language 
C)  Difficulty sending out thoughts 
D)  Difficulty using the muscles needed for speech 
A)  Problems with thinking and reasoning 
B)  Difficulty understanding language 
C)  Difficulty sending out thoughts 
D)  Difficulty using the muscles needed for speech

Question 8

Symptoms of multiple sclerosis usually begin

Accepted Answer

A)  Between the ages of 20 and 40 
B)  After age 50 
C)  After age 65 
D)  Between the ages of 50 and 65 
A)  Between the ages of 20 and 40 
B)  After age 50 
C)  After age 65 
D)  Between the ages of 50 and 65

Question 9

Hepatitis is

Accepted Answer

A)  A stomach disorder 
B)  Inflammation of the gallbladder 
C)  Inflammation of the liver 
D)  A bloodborne pathogen 
A)  A stomach disorder 
B)  Inflammation of the gallbladder 
C)  Inflammation of the liver 
D)  A bloodborne pathogen

Question 10

A patient has a hearing loss. To communicate with the person, do the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  State the topic of conversation first 
B)  Use simple words and short sentences 
C)  Shout when talking to the person 
D)  Keep conversations and discussions short 
A)  State the topic of conversation first 
B)  Use simple words and short sentences 
C)  Shout when talking to the person 
D)  Keep conversations and discussions short

Question 11

Paraplegia is paralysis

Accepted Answer

A)  In the arms 
B)  In the legs and trunk 
C)  In the arms and legs 
D)  From the neck down 
A)  In the arms 
B)  In the legs and trunk 
C)  In the arms and legs 
D)  From the neck down

Question 12

Which statement about rheumatoid arthritis is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  It generally develops between the ages of 20 and 50. 
B)  Joints on both sides of the body are affected. 
C)  Wrist and finger joints are commonly affected. 
D)  The disease is more common in men than in women. 
A)  It generally develops between the ages of 20 and 50. 
B)  Joints on both sides of the body are affected. 
C)  Wrist and finger joints are commonly affected. 
D)  The disease is more common in men than in women.

Question 13

When does gestational diabetes develop?

Accepted Answer

A)  After surgery 
B)  During puberty 
C)  During pregnancy 
D)  After menopause 
A)  After surgery 
B)  During puberty 
C)  During pregnancy 
D)  After menopause

Question 14

A patient is not wearing his eyeglasses. Where should you store them?

Accepted Answer

A)  At the nurses' station 
B)  In the top drawer of the bedside stand 
C)  In the person's closet 
D)  In the person's trunk 
A)  At the nurses' station 
B)  In the top drawer of the bedside stand 
C)  In the person's closet 
D)  In the person's trunk

Question 15

Long canes with a red tip and dog guides are used worldwide by persons who are blind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Hypertension can lead to the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  Stroke and heart attack 
B)  Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis 
C)  Heart failure and kidney failure 
D)  Blindness 
A)  Stroke and heart attack 
B)  Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis 
C)  Heart failure and kidney failure 
D)  Blindness

Question 17

Warning signs of stroke last a few minutes. This is called

Accepted Answer

A)  An early warning 
B)  A transient ischemic attack 
C)  A cerebrovascular accident 
D)  A brain attack 
A)  An early warning 
B)  A transient ischemic attack 
C)  A cerebrovascular accident 
D)  A brain attack

Question 18

A fracture is

Accepted Answer

A)  A broken bone 
B)  A broken joint 
C)  A broken hip 
D)  A cast or traction 
A)  A broken bone 
B)  A broken joint 
C)  A broken hip 
D)  A cast or traction

Question 19

Which is not a sign or symptom of osteoarthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fractures 
B)  Joint stiffness 
C)  Joint pain 
D)  Joint swelling or tenderness 
A)  Fractures 
B)  Joint stiffness 
C)  Joint pain 
D)  Joint swelling or tenderness

Question 20

To protect yourself and others from HIV, you must follow Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

Accepted Answer

A)  When caring for persons at risk 
B)  When caring for persons diagnosed with HIV or AIDS 
C)  When caring for persons diagnosed with HIV 
D)  At all times 
A)  When caring for persons at risk 
B)  When caring for persons diagnosed with HIV or AIDS 
C)  When caring for persons diagnosed with HIV 
D)  At all times

Exam 26: Caring for Persons With Common Health Problems

Traction is used to immobilize a fracture. This is done by

Type 1 diabetes is treated with

A resident is vomiting. Do the following except

The person with renal calculi is encouraged to drink fluids. The person needs to drink

Cancer occurs in

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes.

Expressive aphasia relates to

Symptoms of multiple sclerosis usually begin

Hepatitis is

A patient has a hearing loss. To communicate with the person, do the following except

Paraplegia is paralysis

Which statement about rheumatoid arthritis is incorrect?

When does gestational diabetes develop?

A patient is not wearing his eyeglasses. Where should you store them?

Long canes with a red tip and dog guides are used worldwide by persons who are blind.

Hypertension can lead to the following except

Warning signs of stroke last a few minutes. This is called

A fracture is

Which is not a sign or symptom of osteoarthritis?

To protect yourself and others from HIV, you must follow Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

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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